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David Giddens

David Giddens

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Writer, Producer and Director, Digital Sports, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Canada, Toronto

Final Covers

Advanced Stats , Trades , Free Agent Signings , Prospects , Breaking News

Doesn’t Cover

Crime, politics, business.

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 60

  • The greatest endurance feat ever? Woman runs 3,500-km mountain trail in record time

    By David Giddens Verified| CBC Sports Verified Sports·NewEndurance runner Tara Dower smashed one of the toughest records in sport. The Appalachian Trail is the world's longest hiking-only path, at 3,535 kilometres from Maine to Georgia. In September, Dower finished running its entire distance in 40 days, 18 hours and six minutes.

    By David Giddens Verified · CBC Sports

    Nov. 01, 2024

  • The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson: World's Fastest Man*

    By David Giddens Verified, Mary Ormbsy| CBC Sports Verified World's Fastest Man* The Incredible Life of Ben Johnsonby Mary OrmbsySprinter Ben Johnson always had a unique relationship with time. At his peak, he could bang out practise runs that consistently finished exactly when his coaches dictated, down to one or two tenths of a second. His feel for the stopwatch was uncanny. How Johnson measures longer intervals is less well known. 36 years have slipped by since he ran 9.79 seconds in the 100-metre final at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

    By David Giddens Verified, Mary Ormbsy · CBC Sports

    Apr. 20, 2024

  • The greatest endurance feat ever? Woman runs 3,500-km mountain trail in record time

    By David Giddens Verified| CBC Sports Verified Sports·NewEndurance runner Tara Dower smashed one of the toughest records in sport. The Appalachian Trail is the world's longest hiking-only path, at 3,535 kilometres from Maine to Georgia. In September, Dower finished running its entire distance in 40 days, 18 hours and six minutes.

    By David Giddens Verified · CBC Sports

    Nov. 01, 2024

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Company Info

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), also known as Radio-Canada in French, is Canada's national public broadcaster. Established in 1936, it provides a wide range of broadcasting services across radio, television, and online platforms. The CBC aims to deliver Canadian content and counter the influence of American programming. CBC operates several radio networks, including CBC Radio One and CBC Music, and launched CBC Listen in 2019 to integrate its radio, music, and podcast offerings. Its television services include a variety of programming such as news, dramas, comedies, and documentaries, with a dedicated documentary channel for feature-length films. CBC News is one of the largest news operations in Canada, providing comprehensive news coverage across multiple platforms. The CBC also maintains websites for English and French content, offering access to news and programs. Its content includes documentaries, music channels, and a diverse range of podcasts. As a public service broadcaster funded by the Canadian government, CBC's services are available to the general public across Canada.

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