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Lions Push for Provincial Titles with Strong Day Two Performances

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The Ottawa Lions turned in another strong showing Saturday at the Ontario U20 and Open Championships in Windsor, piling up medals and personal bests to remain firmly in the hunt for provincial titles. After two days of competition, the Lions sit atop the U20 team standings with 86 points—six ahead of Speed Academy and Project Athletics—while the Open division squad sits third overall, just eight points shy of top-ranked Royal City Athletics Club.

Sprinters once again led the charge, with Zachary Jeggo taking gold in the U20 men’s 400 metres in 47.37 seconds. He was joined on the podium by Ayoub Shangai, who claimed bronze in 48.05, while Ange-Mathis Kramo narrowly missed the medals in fourth at 48.08. William Sanders (7th, 49.44) and Kyle London (8th, 49.61) rounded out a strong Lions presence in the final.

In the U20 women’s 100 metres, Jorai Oppong-Nketiah secured silver with a wind-assisted 11.46—another podium performance for the young sprint standout.

Middle-distance veterans added to the medal count as Stephen Evans (3:50.83) and André Alie-Lamarche (3:52.43) went 2–3 in the Open men’s 1500 metres, while U20 runner Saul Taler ran a personal best 3:54.90 for fourth in his division. On the women’s side, Tessa Knight placed fourth in the U20 2000m steeplechase with a time of 7:39.79.

In the field, Jessica Gyamfi added a second medal to her weekend tally, throwing 40.93 metres to capture bronze in the Open women’s discus. Liam Davis impressed in both the hammer and shot put, setting personal bests in each. He finished sixth in the hammer (46.96m) and claimed silver in the shot put (15.90m), a mark that ranks him sixth all-time in club history. Connor Fraser took bronze in the same event with a throw of 15.52m.

The podium finishes by Davis and Fraser mark the first time two Lions have stood on the senior shot put podium at the Ontario Championships since 2001, when Brennan Jack (gold) and Ryan Rowat (bronze) accomplished the feat.

In the U20 men’s high jump, Fallo Douramodou cleared 2.00 metres for the first time to earn silver and move to #7 on the club’s all-time list. Maria Okwechime recorded a seasonal best 5.88m for sixth in the Open women’s long jump, while Emmett Pindar jumped a personal best 13.62m for sixth in the U20 men’s triple jump.

On the relay front, the Lions collected five more medals:

  • Gold in the Open women’s 4x100m (48.23 – Basu, McQuinn, Ogunremi, Cenac)
  • Bronze in the U20 men’s 4x100m (43.11 – Meikle, London, Costanzo, Sanders)
  • Gold in the Open men’s 4x800m (9:13.56 – Kaye, Sikka, Padoin-Castillo, Goold)
  • Silver in the U20 men’s 4x800m (8:10.88 – Zielonka, Heins, Puvan, Taler)
  • Silver in the U20 women’s 4x800m (10:03.34 – Knight, McIntyre, Johnston-Zemek, Dewar)

With one day to go, the Lions remain in strong contention for both the U20 and Open team titles, backed by momentum and depth across the board.

(York, Canada---19 July 2024) Jessica Gyamfi competes in the shot put at the 2024 Athletics Ontario U20/Open Championships held at the Toronto Track and Field Center at York University. Photograph Copyright 2024 Sean Burges / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Gyamfi Grabs Gold as Lions Open Ontario Championships in Windsor

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Jessica Gyamfi delivered the Ottawa Lions’ first medal of the weekend Friday evening, striking gold in the open women’s shot put to kick off the Ontario U20 and Open Championships at the University of Windsor’s Alumni Stadium.

The University of Ottawa student continued her strong outdoor campaign by launching the 4-kilogram implement 12.79 metres—enough to edge out Dalyssa Huggins of the York University Track Club by 16 centimetres. Gyamfi returns to action Saturday afternoon in the discus, an event in which she’s made significant strides recently, improving her personal best by more than three metres over the past month.

Also in the throws circle, Sadie Gilbert placed fifth in the U20 women’s shot put. The recent Paul-Desmarais graduate saved her best for last, registering a mark of 11.79 metres in the final round—her third-best throw to date.

With temperatures hovering in the 30s, Zachary Sikka braved the heat in the open men’s 5000 metres to place seventh in 15:56.83—the second-fastest time of his career.

The bulk of Friday’s schedule centred on the 400-metre preliminaries, where the Lions’ depth was on full display. Six junior men earned spots in Saturday’s timed finals, with three advancing to the A final. Zachary Jeggo led the charge with a time of 48.69 seconds, followed closely by Ayoub Shangai (49.18) and Ange-Mathis Kramo (49.31). William Sanders (49.73), Kyle London (49.53), and Safwan El Mansari (49.98) all advanced to the B final.

On the women’s side, Olympian Lauren Gale topped all open qualifiers with a smooth 53.08 clocking to secure her place in the A final. She’ll be joined by Alexandra Telford (57.04), while Cora McQuinn, Courtney Cenac, and Elliot Tyman will compete in the B final.

In the U20 women’s division, both Shannon Dewar and Sophia McIntyre advanced to Saturday’s B final after solid performances in their preliminary rounds.

Action continues through Sunday in Windsor, where the Lions will look to defend their provincial U20 title. Live results are available at: https://athleticsontario.anet.live/meets/54609

(Ottawa, Canada---14 December 2024) Charlie Mortimer competing at the Candy Cane Relays hosted by the Ottawa Lions at the Dome @ Louis-Riel. Copyright 2024 Miles Ryan / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Rising Stars ShineBright at Canada Day Run

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There was no shortage of fireworks on the course Tuesday morning as a group of determined Ottawa Lions athletes lit up the Canada Day Run in Kanata with a series of standout performances that etched their names into the Club’s all-time rankings.

Leading the charge in the 5km race was Charlie Mortimer, who delivered a commanding performance to take the overall men’s title in 15:28. The 17-year-old surged ahead early and never relinquished the lead, crossing the line 18 seconds clear of former Lion Nicholas Pedersen. The winning time not only sealed a decisive victory, but also vaulted Mortimer to #3 on the Club’s U18 all-time list, underscoring his rising presence in the local distance scene.

Joining Mortimer in the top-10 were teammates Jay Sneddon, 7th in 17:08, and Fred Parent, 10th in 17:42 — a strong collective showing for the Lions in a deep field.

On the women’s side, Ciara Villeneuve stepped up in more ways than one. Typically known for her success over 800 metres during the high school season, the transition to 5km proved no issue as she emerged as the top female finisher, placing 5th overall in 20:58. Jacqueline Aubin added another solid result for the club, finishing 10th in 21:37.

In the 10km event, Dean Kontogiannis added another strong result to his breakout year, finishing 7th overall in 36:57. The performance moved him to #6 on the Club’s U20 all-time list, continuing his upward trajectory at the longer distances.

Perhaps the most eye-catching result of the day came from 13-year-old Jaiden Taft, who impressed in his 10km debut with a 41:14 clocking — good for 19th overall. The effort places him #5 all-time among U16 athletes in Club history and marks an exciting start as he prepares to enter high school in the fall.

From breakthrough performances to historic milestones, the Lions used the Canada Day stage not just to race — but to rise.

(Ottawa, Canada---18 June 2025) Kyle London competes in Ottawa Summer Twilight Meet #3 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Copyright 2025 Miles Ryan Rowat / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

London’s Breakthrough Decathlon Highlights Strong Weekend at Ontario Championships

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Kyle London delivered a gutsy and historic performance at the Ontario Combined Events Championships this weekend, claiming silver in the U20 men’s decathlon with a personal best 6056 points. Competing in his first year in the U20 age group, London’s performance was all the more impressive after failing to register a height in the pole vault—earning zero points in the event—but still breaking the 6000-point barrier. His total moves him to No. 4 on the Ottawa Lions’ all-time U20 rankings and puts him within striking distance of the club record of 6430, set by Taylor Corney in 2009.

In the open men’s decathlon, Leo Wallner also climbed the podium with a silver-medal effort, finishing with a score of 5275 points.

The Championships also served as the Canada Summer Games Trials for Ontario athletes, and Lions thrower Connor Fraser left no doubt in his bid for Team Ontario selection. The Carleton University student launched the discus 51.55 metres on his second attempt—a massive lifetime best and more than five metres ahead of the next best competitor—to secure victory and surpass the Athletics Ontario “A” standard. Fraser also added a silver medal in the shot put with a seasonal best of 15.55 metres.

Middle-distance runner Safwan El Mansari kept himself in the conversation for Team Ontario with a tactical win in the men’s 800 metres, crossing the line in 1:55.44. While the performance fell short of the required 1:50.65 standard, El Mansari’s win puts him in a strong position as the selection window remains open into the summer. He also notched a personal best of 49.17 in the 400 metres.

Several other Lions may yet hear their names called for Team Ontario, with final decisions to come in the weeks ahead. Among those under consideration is Ange-Mathis Kramo, who continued his stellar U18 campaign with personal bests in all three of his sprint events. Kramo ran 10.71 in the 100m heats—moving to No. 3 all-time in the Club’s U18 ranks behind Olympians Oluseyi Smith and Oluwasegun Makinde—before placing fifth in the final with a windy 10.59. His 200m bronze came in a Club U18 record time of 21.41, tying him for 14th fastest in Canadian U18 history alongside Olympian Christopher Morales Williams. He added a third-place finish in the 400m, stopping the clock at 47.80.

In the women’s discus, Jessica Gyamfi cracked the Club’s all-time top-10 with a personal best throw of 44.48 metres, moving to No. 7. The result continues a run of form that has seen her set personal bests in three consecutive meets, adding over three metres to her lifetime best. Gyamfi also added a silver medal in the shot put with a best throw of 12.76 metres.

Sprinter Jorai Oppong-Nketiah earned a pair of silver medals in the U20 women’s sprints, posting seasonal bests of 11.58 in the 100m and 24.17 in the 200m. Her consistent performances keep her in strong contention for Team Ontario selection.

Rounding out the weekend’s medal performances was Sabrina Di Maso, who rolled to a personal best 48.94 seconds in the 200m para wheelchair event to capture silver.

With records falling, athletes peaking, and selection decisions looming, the Ottawa Lions’ summer is just heating up as we build towards the hosting of the Canadian Track and Field Championships July 30 to August 3 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

(Ottawa, Canada---11 June 2025) Mikel Fortier competes in Ottawa Summer Twilight Meet #2 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Copyright 2025 Miles Ryan Rowat / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Lions Shine at Legion District Meet with 37 Medals, Five Nationals Standards

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Sixteen athletes from the Ottawa Lions kicked off their road to Nationals in style last Sunday, collecting a remarkable 37 medals at the Royal Canadian Legion District G Track and Field Meet held at Thousand Islands Secondary School in Brockville. With 18 golds among the haul, the regional qualifier served as a strong start toward the Legion National Championships set for August in Calgary.

Leading the charge was Eric Combasson, who stood atop the podium no fewer than three times in the U14 division, claiming gold in the 80m, 80m hurdles, and high jump. He also added silver medals in the javelin and long jump, and a bronze in the 300m—an impressive six-medal outing.

Five Lions hit national standards, earning valuable qualifications for the summer finale. Mikel Fortier delivered a strong performance in the U18 boys 2000m steeplechase, stopping the clock at 6:29.69—a personal best that clinched his ticket to Calgary. Fortier didn’t stop there, returning later to win the 3000m in 9:40.79.

Pole vaulter Eli Mordel soared to 3.30m to match the national benchmark and secure top honours in the U18 boys event. He also clocked a windy 14.50 seconds to take gold in the 110m hurdles.

Sprinter Chloë Martineau secured a coveted spot at the Ontario Championships with her runner-up finish in the U18 girls 100m. Her time of 12.65 seconds also cleared the national standard. Martineau completed her day with a victory in the 200m, running a wind-aided 26.21.

Fresh off his OFSAA triumph, Parker Baetz was a dominating force in the throws. The U18 standout notched wins in the javelin (47.76m) and shot put (12.41m), and also hit the national standard in discus with a personal best throw of 40.60m.

Elsewhere, Moussa Cisse showed continued progress with personal bests in all three of his events. He earned a silver and two bronze medals on the day and secured his Ontario Championships berth with a 12.21m leap in the triple jump.

Farrah Henderson battled the heat and came away with a golden double in the U18 girls 1500m (5:37.23) and 3000m (12:39.38), further adding to the Lions’ medal tally.

With more meets ahead before provincial and national teams are finalized, Sunday’s results showed there is much to look forward to this summer season. The next stop on the path to Calgary is the Ontario Legion Championships, set for York University July 11–12.

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(Ottawa, Canada---12 June 2024) Youth Program athletes competing at Ottawa Summer Twilight Meet #2 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Copyright 2024 Miles Ryan Rowat / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Countdown to Summer: Lions Track and Field Camps Return June 30

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With just one week to go until the start of our 2025 Summer Camp season, excitement is building at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Registration continues to exceed pre-pandemic levels, and we’re thrilled to welcome back so many familiar faces—along with plenty of new ones. Weekly spots remain open until the Thursday before each camp session, so there’s still time to join the fun.

From June 30 through August 22, the Ottawa Lions will once again offer our popular youth track and field camps in both half-day and full-day formats. Morning sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the full-day camp extending to 4:00 p.m. after a supervised lunch break. For those looking for an afternoon-only option, we’ve got you covered from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand is our Foundation Summer Camp, geared specifically toward athletes aged 12 to 14. Whether you’re an annual club member or brand new to the sport, this program is designed to challenge participants and help them take the next step in their athletic journey. Many campers go on to compete in local and provincial competitions—and most importantly, have a great time doing it.

This summer is particularly special as Ottawa plays host to the 2025 Canadian Track and Field Championships, with Canada’s top athletes aiming to secure their spots for the World Championships in Tokyo. With so much national attention on the sport, our camps offer a unique opportunity for young athletes to be part of something bigger and experience the energy of championship season firsthand.

If you have questions or need more information, reach out to us at info@ottawalions.com or tnedow@ottawalions.com.

We can’t wait to see you at the track!

(Ottawa, Canada---15 February 2025) Ange-Mathis Kramo and Zachary Jeggo competes at the 2025 Carleton University Ravens Last Chance Qualifier Meet. Photograph Copyright 2025 Sean Burges / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Fast Times in London: Lions Record PBs and Club Records at Bob Vigars Classic

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It was a banner day for Ottawa Lions sprinters at Sunday’s Bob Vigars Classic in London, with the men’s 400 metres stealing the spotlight.

Zachary Jeggo delivered a headline-worthy performance in the elite section, storming to a new Club U20 record of 46.62 seconds out of lane one. His time currently ranks first among Canadian juniors in 2025 and sixth overall in the country this season.

His performance came on the heels of a breakout run by Ayoub Shangai in the open section, where the 16-year-old chopped more than a second off his previous best to clock 47.39—snatching the Club U18 record from Jeggo himself. Not far behind, teammate Ange-Mathis Kramo dipped under 48 seconds for the first time, stopping the clock at 47.71, good for second all-time in the U18 rankings and eighth on the U20 list.

In all, five Lions men broke 49 seconds in the event, with William Sanders (48.32) and David Moulongou (48.64)adding depth to an already formidable group.

On the women’s side, Ellie McGregor continued her stellar outdoor campaign in the 800 metres, running 2:11.12 to move into eighth all-time on the Club’s U18 list. Just a stride behind, Brooklyn McCormick posted a personal best 2:11.23, marking the fastest performance of her career.

Jorai Oppong-Nketiah also impressed, registering her two fastest times of the season. The defending national U18 champion clocked 11.59 in the 100m and 24.38 in the 200m, with both performances aided by wind readings exceeding the allowable limit for record purposes.

Other strong showings included Jessica Gyamfi, who threw 13.65m to place fifth in the women’s shot put, and Maria Okwechime, who finished second in the long jump with a leap of 5.67m.

With the Canadian Track and Field Championships just over a month away, Sunday’s meet marked an encouraging step forward for many Lions as they tune up for the summer’s biggest stage.

Updated Club rankings are available at https://milesrowat.shinyapps.io/ottl_rankings/

(Ottawa, Canada---30 May 2025) Zachary Jeggo competes at the 2025 OFSAA East Region Qualifier Track and Field meet. Photograph Copyright 2025 Sean Burges / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Jeggo Nearly Breaks National Record as Lions Close OFSAA with Golden Relay Glory

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Zachary Jeggo capped a historic high school career in style Saturday, leading Louis-Riel to a record-breaking day at the OFSAA Track and Field Championships and nearly toppling a Canadian interscholastic record that has stood since 1985.

The senior from Louis-Riel blazed to gold in the senior boys 400-metre hurdles, stopping the clock at 51.76 seconds—the second-fastest time ever run in Canadian high school history. The performance came within a hair of the 40-year-old OFSAA and Canadian Interscholastic record of 51.68, set by Lions alumnus Phillip Hughes. Jeggo’s victory also marked his third consecutive OFSAA title in the intermediate hurdles, having won the 300m hurdles as a junior and the 400m variant last season. His time now ranks No. 2 in club history among U20 athletes.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s Kyle London nearly joined him on the podium, finishing fourth in a personal best 53.35 seconds—his second lifetime best in as many days. The performance moved him to eighth on the club’s U20 all-time list.

Cova Earns Second Medal, McGregor Moves into Club Top 10

Not long after Jeggo’s triumph, fellow Louis-Riel senior Daniel Cova capped his own decorated high school career with a bronze medal in the senior boys 3000 metres. Cova clocked 8:22.54, the second-fastest time of his career, earning his third OFSAA medal overall after claiming cross country gold in the fall and 1500m bronze on Friday.

In the junior girls 800 metres, Ellie McGregor of Immaculata earned her second podium finish of the weekend. The Grade 10 standout ran a seasonal best 2:12.34 to take bronze in a tightly contested finish, edged out at the line by Indie Bennett of Adam Scott. McGregor’s time moves her to No. 10 on the club’s U18 all-time list.

Baetz Unleashes Clutch Throw for Gold

Parker Baetz of Holy Trinity saved his best for last in the junior boys javelin, unleashing a personal best of 54.13 metres in the fifth round to surge from sixth place to gold. The mark added over half a metre to the PB he set two weeks earlier at the OFSAA East Region Championships. Baetz’s win also completed a Lions sweep of the junior javelin, following Mallea McMullin’s gold on Friday.

Relay Gold Seals Team Title for Louis-Riel

In the final event of the championships, Louis-Riel’s open boys 4x400m relay squad delivered a thrilling finish. Led by Ayoub Shangai (48.8), Daniel Cova (51.5), and Zachary Jeggo (46.8), the three Lions roared to victory in 3:18.17, securing the first-ever OFSAA boys 4x400m relay title by an Ottawa-based school.

The win also clinched the senior boys team title for Louis-Riel—the first by a local school since Brookfield High School in 1979.

Final Day Highlights

  • Eli Mordel of Sir Robert Borden cleared a personal best of 4.30m in the senior boys pole vault to finish fifth. His clearance moves him to sixth on the club’s U20 all-time list.
  • Charlie Mortimer, a silver medallist in the steeplechase on Friday, came back to finish seventh in the 3000m, running six seconds faster than his previous best (8:34.00). His time now ranks fourth among club U18 athletes.
  • Alexandra Harris, a standout in the novice girls division, placed fifth in the 3000m in 10:29.52, moving to ninth on the club’s U16 list.

A Strong Finish to a Stellar Weekend

In total, Lions athletes captured 13 medals over the three-day championship, closing the OFSAA season on a high. For many, including Jeggo, Cova, Grace Streek, Quinn Coughlin, and a host of graduating seniors, Saturday marked their final lap in high school competition.

The future, however, looks just as bright.

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McMullin Defends, Mortimer Delivers in Record-Setting Day 2 at OFSAA

by High Schoollinkinbio

A provincial title defense, a club record rewrite, and multiple trips to the podium highlighted a successful second day of competition for Ottawa Lions athletes at the OFSAA Track and Field Championships in Toronto.

In the field, Mallea McMullin of Louis-Riel set the tone for the day as she successfully defended her provincial title in the junior girls javelin. The reigning champion launched a winning throw of 39.32 metres—more than 2.5 metres clear of the competition—to secure her second straight OFSAA gold. AY Jackson’s Abby Lorz finished 15th on the day following a best throw of 27.10 metres.

Charlie Mortimer delivered one of the standout performances of the day, storming to a silver medal in the open boys 2000m steeplechase with a time of 5:56.30. The Hillcrest standout shattered his previous best by 13 seconds and obliterated the Club’s previous U18 record of 6:04.47 in the process.

Distance specialist Grace Streek added another medal to her growing collection, capturing bronze in the open girls 3000m steeplechase. Her time of 7:01.14 was the second fastest of her career and marked her fourth career OFSAA track medal, completing the full set of gold, silver, and bronze. Franco Ouest’s Tessa Knight clocked 7:21.70 for ninth place, her second personal best in as many days.

On the track, Zachary Jeggo added to his remarkable OFSAA résumé, earning silver in the senior boys 400m with a time of 47.26. It marks the fifth career OFSAA medal for the Louis-Riel student. Fellow Lion Ange-Mathis Kramo placed fourth in 48.57, narrowly missing his PB, while Stephan Balson was unable to finish the race.

Middle-distance star Daniel Cova added to the medal haul with a gutsy bronze in the senior boys 1500m. The Louis-Riel athlete dropped a massive personal best of 3:47.25—improving four seconds on the time he set in Thursday’s heats. The result moves Cova to #7 on the Club’s U20 all-time list. Saul Taler of Glebe also contested the final, finishing 12th in 3:56.56.

In the junior girls 400m, Ellie McGregor turned in a breakthrough performance, claiming bronze in a personal best of 56.82 seconds. The time ranks her 10th on the Club’s U18 all-time list.

In the sprints, Jorai Oppong-Nketiah of Louis-Riel raced to silver in the senior girls 100m final, clocking 11.88 seconds in a strong headwind. In the novice girls final, Olivia Daigle-Dasah of Franco-Cité finished eighth in 13.22.

Two Lions earned top-five finishes in the one-lap events. Quinn Coughlin placed fifth in the senior girls 400m in 56.84 seconds, while Declan McGinnity impressed with a personal best of 51.98 in the novice boys 400m—good for #2 on the Club’s U16 all-time rankings.

Over the hurdles, Zachary Benfaida of Merivale narrowly missed the podium in the junior boys 100m hurdles, placing fourth in a lifetime best of 14.20 seconds. He’ll be back in action Saturday in the 300m hurdles.

Rounding the day out in the field, Fallo Douramodou of Immaculata tied his personal best in the senior boys high jump, clearing 1.90 metres to place seventh. Mason Brennan finished 10th with a best of 1.85m. In the sand pit, Kaiya Woodcock placed sixth in the senior girls long jump with a leap of 5.28m.

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Cazabon Claims Gold, Jeggo Leads 400m Trio into Finals on Day1 of OFSAA

by High Schoollinkinbio

Maxime Cazabon delivered Ottawa’s first gold of the OFSAA Track and Field Championships on Thursday, soaring to victory in the novice boys high jump with a personal best clearance of 1.92 metres. The triumph adds two centimetres to the Canadian indoor U16 champion’s previous best and moves the Garneau standout within striking distance of Olympian Brian Marshall’s club U16 record of 1.97m.

On the track, Daniel Cova continued his strong season, leading all qualifiers in the senior boys 1500 metres with a personal best of 3:51.44. Fellow Lion Saul Taler also secured a place in Friday’s final, finishing just shy of his lifetime best in 3:56.14.

In the junior boys 1500m, Max Gerundin nabbed the 12th and final qualifying spot in a tactical heat, clocking 4:11.50. Alexandra Harris made a strong impression in the novice girls 1500m, slicing five seconds off her best to run 4:47.83 to book a spot in the final. The cross country medallist will look to add more hardware on the track in Friday’s final.

All four Lions entries in the 2000m steeplechase advanced to the final, with Charlie Mortimer and Mikel Fortier moving on in the open boys division, and Grace Streek and Tessa Knight doing the same on the girls’ side.

Streek, a three-time OFSAA medalist heading into the meet, will look to add to her resume in Friday’s final.

In 400m qualifying, junior Ellie McGregor lowered her week old personal best, crossing in 57.14 to win her heat. Declan McGinnity advanced in the novice boys race, and senior Quinn Coughlin moved on comfortably in her division.

The senior boys 400m qualifiers were dominated by the Lions, with three of four advancing to the final. Zachary Jeggo led the charge with a smooth 47.63, the second-fastest time of the day. Stephan Balson followed in 48.05, qualifying fourth overall, while Ange-Mathis Kramo shaved more than half a second off his personal best to advance in fifth at 48.41. Ayoub Shangai narrowly missed joining them, placing ninth in 48.70—a personal best that moves him to No. 5 on the Club’s U18 all-time list.

In field event action, Sadie Gilbert placed sixth in the senior girls shot put with a best of 11.20m. Timeo Atonfo finished ninth in the senior boys triple jump at 13.74m. Roxy Gardiner also placed ninth in the junior girls long jump with a leap of 5.10m, while Noah Hollinger took 10th in the junior boys triple jump at 12.54m.