Boston University’s Track and Tennis Center, known for its lightning-fast surface and supportive crowds, kicked off the indoor season with the BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener this past weekend. Renowned for producing personal bests and national records, the meet once again lived up to its reputation. Among the many stellar performances, Lions athletes André Alie-Lamarche and Maddie Seaby stood out, seizing the opportunity to showcase their talent on one of the world’s fastest tracks.
In the men’s 3000 metres, Alie-Lamarche ran a scintillating 8:01.96 to place 43rd overall. The performance, a personal best by over 12 seconds, vaulted him to seventh on the Club all-time list. It was a remarkable display of endurance and speed, made even more impressive by the fact that he had raced at the Canadian Cross Country Championships just a week prior.
Seaby, competing for the University of Louisville, set a new club standard in the women’s 5000 metres. Clocking a time of 16:22.39, the second year student improved her personal best by over 23 seconds, moving to fourth on the Lions’ all-time list and setting a new Club U20 record. Her time was the fastest by a Lions athlete in the event since Sarah Dillabaugh’s 16:16.12 in 2002. It also secured her a spot as the third-fastest runner in Louisville history, highlighting her continued rise on the collegiate stage.
While Alie-Lamarche and Seaby were making waves in Boston, Lions, Gee-Gees and Ravens competitors crossed the border for the Saints Holiday Relays in Canton, NY. At St. Lawrence University, in a commanding show of depth and talent, the collective amassed 14 victories in the 23 events they entered.
Carleton’s Rosalie Lupien delivered one of the weekend’s standout performances by setting a Ravens record in the pole vault with a clearance of 3.50 metres. Balqis Chouikhi, also representing the Lions, matched the height but finished second on a countback.
On the track, University of Ottawa freshman Safwan El Mansari continued to assert himself among collegiate competitors, producing his second straight personal best at 600 metres – winning in 1:21.28. His performance places him third in the early season USports rankings and establishes him as a contender heading into the indoor season.
Sprinter Rose Basu continued her winning streak in the 60 metres, claiming victory in 7.86 seconds. She later led Carleton’s 4×200-metre relay team to a win in 1:50.06, a time that ranks among the top 10 in school history.
Field events also provided moments of dominance. Brianna Asiamah showcased her prowess in the shot put with a winning throw of 13.11 metres, well ahead of the competition.
In the triple jump, Carleton swept the titles, with Ella-Grace Gilbert capturing her second consecutive win (11.06 metres) and Osaze Osawe earning gold on the men’s side with a leap of 12.81 metres.
With momentum building, the Lions, Gee-Gees, and Ravens will set their sights on the Vert et Or Invitational in Sherbrooke this January, poised to continue their standout indoor campaigns.
For full results from Canton, please visit our results page.
Photos from the competition can be found on Mundo Sport Image’s website.
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