For the first time in 13 years, the Ontario High School Cross Country Championships are returning to Ottawa. This year's crop of runners took their first strides toward OFSAA glory this past week, battling it out for conference bragging rights at the NCS ...
Fast Times, Big Wins: Ottawa Lions Dominate Weekend Road Races
A busy weekend on the roads produced a number of top performances for Lions athletes from Longueuil to Toronto and in between. At the Demi-Marathon de Longueuil 10km, Salome Nyirarukundo continued her success on the road, claiming victory in the women ...
Hamel Leads Gee-Gees in Sherbrooke; Cassidy Races in Chicago
In a final tune-up before their respective conference championships later this month, the University of Ottawa and Carleton University cross country teams descended on the University of Sherbrooke for the Vert et Or Invitational. Several athletes from th ...
Lions mourn loss of former athlete Rowan Dean
It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of 16-year-old Rowan Dean, a former member of the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club. A dedicated runner from Kemptville, Rowan tragically passed away Sunday evening on a trai ...
Alie-Lamarche Shines at Capital XC Challenge, Lions Dominate Elementary Races
The Ottawa Lions were out in full force yesterday at the Capital XC Challenge, hosted at Mooney's Bay Park under clear, sunny skies. Temperatures in the mid-20s set the stage for a great day of racing, and André Alie-Lamarche delivered the headline perfo ...
Lions Honoured at Athletics Ontario Awards Banquet
Two Athlete of the Year awards, two Hall of Fame inductions, and three new banners for our office at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility—Saturday night’s Athletics Ontario Awards Banquet in Toronto was a remarkable evening of celebration for the Ottawa Lions ...
Alie-Lamarche Steals the Show at Hoffman Invitational
André Alie-Lamarche stole the show at the Ronald C. Hoffman Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, winning the men’s race in an impressive time of 25:10.2. His commanding performance on the 8 km course propelled him to the top of the podium in a highly ...
Cassidy Conquers Sydney, Seaby Shines in Alabama, and Gardiner Helps McGill to Victory
It was a busy weekend for Ottawa Lions athletes, with standout performances coming from Sydney, Alabama, and Montreal. Joshua Cassidy continues to show why he’s one of Canada’s premier wheelchair athletes, taking the victory in the Sydney Marathon on ...
Lions Celebrate a Year of Triumph: Record-Breaking Performances and Rising Stars Shine at 2024 Awards Banquet
In a celebration of exceptional talent and dedication, the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club honoured its top performers at this year’s awards ceremony. The event capped off a triumphant year for the club, which not only claimed the Ontario Overall Club ...
Bianca Borgella’s Paralympic Debut Ends in Heartbreak in T13 100m Final, but the Journey Continues
Lions sprinter Bianca Borgella’s first Paralympic Games in Paris ended in a dramatic display of courage and resilience. The 21-year-old Paralympic rookie, who had fought through a hamstring injury to even make it to the Games, saw her dreams of a podium ...