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The Rutland Senior Secondary grad sprinted to three medals, including two gold, at the in July in Winnipeg.

Blake nosed out Ontario乌鸦传媒檚 Karson Kowalchuk in the 200 metres in a time of 20.87 for his first gold medal of the games.

He then won his second title as a member of B.C.乌鸦传媒檚 men乌鸦传媒檚 4脳400 relay team.

Blake very nearly opened the games with gold as well, but settled for silver in the 100 metres by the slimmest margins乌鸦传媒�0.002 seonds乌鸦传媒攖o Kowalchuk in a photo finish. Both runners were clocked at 10.38 seconds, a new B.C. Games record.

The Kelowna athlete was thrilled to once again wear B.C. colours on the national stage.

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