The burden of upholding a family legacy can be challenging. The newest members of a prominent track and field lineage in Swift Current faced initial struggles in the sport. Jackson Tuplin, who once disliked track, along with his siblings Carter and Macey, found it daunting to follow in the footsteps of their track-star family members.
However, their perspective changed during high school, leading them to become the fourth generation of their family to compete in track and field at the University of Saskatchewan. The family’s involvement in the sport dates back to 1948 when their great-grandmother, Anne Mang, excelled in various events, including winning the 100-metre provincial championship.
Growing up, Cyndi Tasche, Anne Mang’s daughter, was inspired by her mother’s achievements and later continued the family tradition by coaching track teams. Her daughters, Mandi, Lindsay, and Hillary, also embraced track and field, achieving success at the national level.
Mandi, a three-time CIS national champion, found motivation in her grandmother’s triumphs. Her husband, Emery Tuplin, also a track athlete, met Mandi through the sport, and the couple excelled together, earning accolades and contributing to their teams’ success.
Their dedication to track extended to their children, Jackson, Carter, and Macey, who have excelled in the sport, with Carter even earning a bronze medal at the Canada Summer Games. While Macey’s focus is on softball, she still represented Saskatchewan in track and field.
Looking ahead, Jackson and Carter plan to pursue teaching careers while giving back to the sport that has shaped their family’s legacy. Mandi envisions a future where her children may continue the tradition, ensuring the enduring legacy of their family in the realm of track and field.