This July, Dalhousie track and field thrower Chelsea MacIsaac represented Canada at the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games in Germany. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle contentCOLCHESTER COUNTY – After four years throwing with Dalhousie University’s track and field team, Chelsea MacIsaac completed her varsity athlete experience on the international stage in Germany this summer.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentShe competed in the hammer throw event, and is the first female athlete formerly from the Truro Lions Track and Field Club to participate in the FISU World University Games.Article contentArticle content“It was really, really fun,” said MacIsaac. “It was the first time that I got to be on a national team.”Article contentShe placed 12th in her qualifier with a best throw of 56.29 metres.Article content Chelsea MacIsaac competing as a Truro Lion, in discus, a few years ago at Pioneer Field in Stellarton. Photo by File /Truro NewsArticle contentThe opportunity to attend the international meet would appear to be just one of many highlights for MacIsaac throughout her time at Dal.Article contentAt the Halifax university, the athlete competed in shot put and weight throw, and broke a few of records in the process.Article contentOriginally from Greenfield, MacIsaac recalls showing interest in throwing at a field day in elementary school. Students got to choose five track and field events to compete in, and some of MacIsaac’s picks were throwing events.Article content“I just remembered thinking that the throws were so fun. I didn’t go to a very large elementary school, but I did win those events and I liked that feeling,” she chuckled.Article contentSoon after, in Grade 6, she joined the Truro Lions Track and Field Club.Article contentArticle contentBesides the fact that the sport was fun, the thrower shares that the community aspect of track and field is part of what motivated her to stick with the sport.Article content“I found that in throws specifically, the community is very tight knit,” she said. “I started going to meets and I started meeting people from across the province who were all really friendly and … they did such a good job at cheering people on.”Article contentWhen it was time to apply to post-secondary schools, MacIsaac knew she wanted to continue with track and field, too.Article content“I kind of wanted to see how much further I could go with things,” she continued. “I knew that I wanted to stay somewhat close to home, and so when it comes to Maritime schools, Dal’s definitely the best option for throws.”Article contentShe had some outstanding achievements at Dal, including in 2024, when she broke the Dalhousie women’s weight throw record at a meet in Moncton, N.B. with a distance of 17.69 metres.
Dalhousie athlete finishes varsity career at international level
