Former Lancer Melissa Bishop wins silver in 800m, at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China, Saturday 29 August. Former Lancer Melissa Bishop wins silver in 800m, at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China, Saturday 29 August.

Melissa Bishop captures silver at World Championships

Former Windsor Lancer track & field star Melissa Bishop made history Saturday morning capturing a silver medal at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.
 
In a battle down the home stretch, the Eganville, Ontario native crossed the finish line in a time of 1:58.12 to capture Canada's very first medal in the women's 800m.
 
Bishop also becomes the very first Lancer to ever medal at the World Championships.

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