Ottawa Lions sprinter Stephan Balson made his third appearance for his native St. Kitts and Nevis at the CARIFTA Games this past weekend, competing at the 52nd edition of the championships in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The highlight of his meet ...
Outdoor Season Blooms as Lions Return to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility
With snow now a memory (hopefully) and temperatures steadily rising, the Ottawa Lions are ready to transition from fluorescent-lit spaces to the open skies of the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. The first outdoor training sessions of the season kick off Mon ...
From Eganville to the Olympics: Bishop-Nriagu to Join Hall of Fame
The Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club is proud to celebrate one of its most accomplished members, Melissa Bishop-Nriagu, who has been announced as one of five inductees to the Athletics Ontario Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Canadian record holder and three ...
Gyamfi Claims Top Honour as Gee-Gees Celebrate 2024-25 Season
The University of Ottawa wrapped up another strong year in varsity sport last Thursday night with the annual Gee-Gees Athletics Banquet, celebrating the achievements of student-athletes across all programs. Among the night’s top honourees was Ottawa Lion ...
Alexis Sets Three World Records at World Masters Indoors; Maguire Medals Again
The World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships wrapped up this past weekend, and Ottawa Lions athletes made their presence felt on the global stage—none more so than Wendy Alexis, who celebrated her 70th birthday in unforgettable fashion. Just two d ...