The Capital XC Challenge unfolded on a beautiful sunny fall day at Mooney’s Bay Park, where leaves painted in autumn colours framed the course. More than 250 athletes took to the start line, each aiming to be the first across the track finish of one of C ...
Alie-Lamarche Claims Army Run 5km Title as Lions Excel on the Roads
Downtown Ottawa played host to the annual Canada Army Run on Sunday, and it was André Alie-Lamarche who stole the spotlight. The University of Ottawa graduate broke the tape in the 5km, clocking 15 minutes, 23 seconds to claim both the overall win and th ...
Cross-Country Season Kicks Off South of the Border
Crisp September air and the rolling hills of St. Lawrence University set the stage Saturday for the 33rd Ronald C. Hoffmann Invitational, marking the official start of the collegiate cross-country season. With teams from across the Northeast and Canada t ...
Gale Shines on Second Leg, Canada Finishes 13th in 4x400m Relay
Lauren Gale closed out her World Athletics Championships on Saturday by anchoring Canada’s push in the women’s 4x400-metre relay. Running the second leg, the Lions sprinter produced the fastest split of her team as Canada battled through injuries and a d ...
Trapeau breaks 1:59 in 800m at World Championships
Nearly 15 years after first pulling on an Ottawa Lions singlet as a 12-year-old, Maëliss Trapeau lined up this week on track and field’s biggest stage. The former University of Ottawa standout, who collected medals at both the OUA and U Sports levels bef ...
Lions Honour Record-Breaking Season at 2025 Awards Banquet
Saturday night, under the lights of the Terry Fox Athletic Facility, provided an excellent opportunity to celebrate the many successes of the past year. From record-breaking sprints to dominant throws and championship-winning jumps, the evening highlight ...
Lions Set to Celebrate a Record-Breaking Season at Annual Awards Banquet
Under the glow of the Terry Fox Athletic Facility lights, Ottawa Lions athletes and supporters will trade spandex and spikes for semi-formal attire next Saturday, September 13, as the club hosts its annual Awards Banquet to celebrate a remarkable season. ...
Gale, Trapeau Named to Team Canada for World Championships in Tokyo
From Ottawa to Tokyo, two Lions are set to chase glory on track and field’s biggest stage. Lauren Gale and Maëliss Trapeau will don the maple leaf for Team Canada at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, joining the world’s best athletes inside Japan’s ...
Silver Linings for Lions at Canada Summer Games
Uncharacteristically cold and blustery conditions swept across St. John’s during the 2025 Canada Summer Games. With temperatures rarely climbing above 12°C, gusting winds, and occasional rain showers, athletes had to contend with more than just their com ...
Lions Shine at Ontario Masters Championships
Ottawa Lions athletes closed out another successful season of masters competition with strong showings at the Ontario Masters Championships in Toronto last weekend. Leading the way was Wendy Alexis, who continued her remarkable campaign with double go ...