<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://govikesgo.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>University of Victoria Athletics</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/rss.aspx?path=mcross</link><description>Latest news items for University of Victoria Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://govikesgo.com/rss?path=mcross" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Eybergen adds to stellar season with TC10K crown</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/4/27/xc-track-eybergen-adds-to-stellar-season-with-tc10k-crown.aspx</link><guid>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/4/27/xc-track-eybergen-adds-to-stellar-season-with-tc10k-crown.aspx</guid><category>XC &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="XC 2025 U SPORTS Championship" src="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/8/1-DSC07553_KXyX5.jpg" /><br /><br />VICTORIA – Madelyn Eybergen added another win to what's been a near-perfect season, taking Victoria's TC10K road race in a time of 32:44 on Sunday. The University of Victoria Vikes standout led a deep field that included Canadian marathon record holder and two-time Olympian Natasha Wodak, elite middle distance runner Kate Ayers, and teammate Colette Reimer, who finished fourth in 34:55.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/1-DSC07553_KXyX5.jpg" /><media:content url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/1-DSC07553_KXyX5.jpg"><media:title>XC 2025 U SPORTS Championship</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/1-DSC07553_KXyX5.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:13:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7709</s:story_id></item><item><title>Vikes honour top performers at annual Celebration of Champions</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/25/vikes-honour-top-performers-at-annual-celebration-of-champions.aspx</link><guid>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/25/vikes-honour-top-performers-at-annual-celebration-of-champions.aspx</guid><category>Women's Field Hockey, General, XC &amp; Track, Men's Rowing, Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="President's Cup" src="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Untitled_design__13_.jpg" /><br /><br />VICTORIA - The University of Victoria Department of Athletics and Recreation closed out a remarkable 2025–26 varsity season on March 31, in UVic's Farquar Auditorium, bringing its community together for the annual Celebration of Champions.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Untitled_design__13_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Untitled_design__13_.jpg"><media:title>President's Cup</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Untitled_design__13_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:24:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7702</s:story_id></item><item><title>Finalists unveiled for 2025-26 varsity major awards</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-finalists-unveiled-for-2025-26-varsity-major-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-finalists-unveiled-for-2025-26-varsity-major-awards.aspx</guid><category>Women's Field Hockey, General, Men's Basketball, XC &amp; Track, Men's Rowing, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Men's Rugby, Women's Rugby, Swimming, Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Celebration of Champions" src="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/4/3/ATRS_2023_COC-Story-graphic-gold.jpg" /><br /><br />VICTORIA - The University of Victoria has announced the finalists for its 2025–26 varsity athletics major awards, with the winners to be revealed at the annual Celebration of Champions on March 31 at UVic's Farquhar Auditorium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/4/3/ATRS_2023_COC-Story-graphic-gold.jpg" /><media:content url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/4/3/ATRS_2023_COC-Story-graphic-gold.jpg"><media:title>Celebration of Champions</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/4/3/ATRS_2023_COC-Story-graphic-gold.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:52:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7691</s:story_id></item><item><title>Silver medal performance highlights U SPORTS Championship</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/7/xc-track-silver-medal-performance-highlights-u-sports-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/7/xc-track-silver-medal-performance-highlights-u-sports-championship.aspx</guid><category>XC &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="T&F W 4x800m U SPORTS Podium 2026" src="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/7/T_F_Nationals-3297_c5Cr9.jpg" /><br /><br />Winnipeg, MB – The University of Victoria's track and field team won a silver medal at the U SPORTS Championships hosted by the University of Manitoba.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/T_F_Nationals-3297_c5Cr9.jpg" /><media:content url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/T_F_Nationals-3297_c5Cr9.jpg"><media:title>T&amp;F W 4x800m U SPORTS Podium 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/T_F_Nationals-3297_c5Cr9.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Mar 2026 14:26:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7681</s:story_id></item><item><title>Stellingwerff named Sport BC Female Coach of the Year</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/6/xc-track-stellingwerff-named-sport-bc-2025-female-coach-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/6/xc-track-stellingwerff-named-sport-bc-2025-female-coach-of-the-year.aspx</guid><category>XC &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Hilary Stellingwerff" src="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/12/6/53863797415_dff20bc56b_k.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/12/6/53863797415_dff20bc56b_k.jpg" /><media:content url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/12/6/53863797415_dff20bc56b_k.jpg"><media:title>Hilary Stellingwerff</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/12/6/53863797415_dff20bc56b_k.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:18:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7679</s:story_id></item><item><title>Vikes earn six 2025 Greater Victoria Sports Awards</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-vikes-to-earn-six-awards-at-2025-greater-victoria-sports-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-vikes-to-earn-six-awards-at-2025-greater-victoria-sports-awards.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, XC &amp; Track, Women's Basketball, Women's Rugby</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Greater Victoria Sports Awards" src="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/3/Untitled_design__5_.png" /><br /><br />VICTORIA - The University of Victoria will be well represented when the Greater Victoria Sports Awards return later this month, with athletes, coaches and teams combining for six awards across five categories for the 2025 sport calendar year. The local honours highlight a remarkable year for the Vikes program and reflect the impact the university continues to have on sport in the region.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/Untitled_design__5_.png" /><media:content url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/Untitled_design__5_.png"><media:title>Greater Victoria Sports Awards</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/Untitled_design__5_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 13:53:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7677</s:story_id></item><item><title>Vikes Weekly Preview - March 3, 2026</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-vikes-weekly-preview-march-3-2026.aspx</link><guid>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-vikes-weekly-preview-march-3-2026.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, XC &amp; Track, Women's Rugby</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Vikes Weekly Preview - March 3 2026" src="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/3/DSC07855.jpg" /><br /><br />Victoria, BC – It is a loaded week for the University of Victoria athletics as the track and field team heads to Winnipeg, MB, for the U SPORTS Championships, the men's basketball team travels to Calgary, AB, for the Final 8 U SPORTS Championships, and the rugby 7s team plays their last tournament of the season in Vancouver, BC.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/DSC07855.jpg" /><media:content url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/DSC07855.jpg"><media:title>Vikes Weekly Preview - March 3 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/DSC07855.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 13:10:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7675</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thompson named Canada West Women’s Athlete of the Year</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/2/24/xc-track-thompson-named-canada-west-womens-athlete-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/2/24/xc-track-thompson-named-canada-west-womens-athlete-of-the-year.aspx</guid><category>XC &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marisha Thompson Athlete of the Year" src="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/24/REP_0522__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />VICTORIA - Marisha Thompson has been named the Canada West Women's Track Athlete of the Year after an extraordinary performance at the conference championship hosted by the University of Saskatchewan on Feb. 20–21.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/REP_0522__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/REP_0522__1_.jpg"><media:title>Marisha Thompson Athlete of the Year</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/REP_0522__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:48:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7668</s:story_id></item><item><title>Four gold medal performances highlight Canada West Championships</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/2/21/xc-track-four-gold-medal-performances-highlight-canada-west-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/2/21/xc-track-four-gold-medal-performances-highlight-canada-west-championships.aspx</guid><category>XC &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CWC T&F 02-21-2026" src="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/DE1_1327_wt6GC.jpg" /><br /><br />Saskatoon, SK – The University of Victoria's track and field team won four gold medals at the Canada West Track & Field Championships hosted by the University of Saskatchewan, February 20 and 21. The women's team finished third in the team competition, while the men's team grabbed sixth. Individually, the Vikes secured three silvers and three bronzes along with their four golds.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/DE1_1327_wt6GC.jpg" /><media:content url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/DE1_1327_wt6GC.jpg"><media:title>CWC T&amp;F 02-21-2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/DE1_1327_wt6GC.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:20:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7664</s:story_id></item><item><title>Weekly Preview – February 17, 2026</title><link>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/2/17/mens-basketball-weekly-preview-february-17-2026.aspx</link><guid>https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/2/17/mens-basketball-weekly-preview-february-17-2026.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, XC &amp; Track, Swimming, Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MBB vs TWU 02-14-2026" src="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/17/DSC05155.jpg" /><br /><br />A look-ahead to the Vikes' games and events taking place this week.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/17/DSC05155.jpg" /><media:content url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/17/DSC05155.jpg"><media:title>MBB vs TWU 02-14-2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://govikesgo.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/17/DSC05155.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:17:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7660</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>