Melissa Bishop (Photo courtesy the University of Windsor)Melissa Bishop (Photo courtesy the University of Windsor)
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Former Lancer Sets Canadian Record

Former University of Windsor track star Melissa Bishop has set a new Canadian record for the women's 800m.

According to Athletics Canada, she ran the 800m in 1:57.52 in a semi-final at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.

Bishop, a former olympian, trains in Windsor.

She'll run the 800m final on Saturday.

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