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Blazing Trails Indoors: Alie-Lamarche and Seaby Lead Lions’ Weekend Success

by InternationallinkinbioUniversity

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.

Update Club and School Rankings are also available.

Ottawa Lions All-Time Rankings
University of Ottawa All-Time Rankings
Carleton Ravens All-Time Rankings

(Ottawa, Canada---30 November 2024) Ella-Grace Gilbert competing at the Ottawa Varsity Intersquad. Copyright 2024 Miles Ryan / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Record-Breaking Performances and National Standards Highlight Lions’ Electrifying Season Opener

by linkinbioLocalUniversity

The Ottawa Lions wasted no time lighting up the indoor track and field scene as the 2024-25 season kicked off in spectacular fashion. At the annual Varsity Intersquad Meet in Ottawa, athletes from the Lions, Gee-Gees, and Ravens delivered standout performances marked by USports standards, school records, and top-10 rankings, setting the stage for a promising year.

For the fourth consecutive season, Brianna Asiamah has punched her ticket to the USports Championships. She exceeded the national shot put standard of 13.21 metres with a winning throw of 13.30 metres, topping the competition by nearly a metre.

The sand pits also saw record-breaking action, with Carleton’s Ella-Grace Gilbert rewriting the Ravens’ record books. The third-year psychology student leapt 5.28 metres in the long jump, surpassing Adelle MacLeod’s previous school record by 15 centimetres. Gilbert followed up with an impressive 11.51-metre effort in the triple jump, smashing her personal best and out-jumping another of MacLeod’s records.

On the track, sprinters made their mark as Rose Basu clocked 7.85 seconds in the 60 metres, placing her third in Carleton Ravens history. Ty Tounkara delivered a blistering 6.90 seconds in the men’s event, ranking fifth all-time among U20 Lions athletes.

Middle-distance runners also impressed, with Safwan El Mansari posting a 1:22.17 at 600 metres to earn a spot in the Lions’ U20 top 10. Meanwhile, Gyamfi demonstrated her versatility, throwing the weight 15.23 metres to secure the second spot on the University of Ottawa’s all-time list.

The Lions’ momentum extended beyond Ottawa. At the Martlet Open in Montreal, McGill freshman William Sanders clocked a sensational 1:21.82 in the 600 metres, securing seventh on the Lions’ U20 all-time list. Teammate Luca Nicoletti sprinted the 300 metres in 34.35 seconds to move to 11th place in the Club’s U23 rankings. Veteran Stephen Evans showcased his experience with a commanding 1500-metre victory in 3:49.18.

In London, the Bob Vigars Season Opener highlighted more stellar performances. Cora McQuinn led off the Western Mustangs’ 4×400-metre relay team as they ran a national-leading and auto-qualifying time of 3:47.22, setting a new Thompson Arena record.

David Adeleye, a graduate transfer at Western, also made a statement at the school’s Purple and White meet. He won the 60-metre hurdles in 7.98 seconds, a USports qualifying time and the fastest season opener of his career. The reigning USports silver medalist appears primed to aim for gold this March.

With such a strong start across multiple venues, the 2024-25 indoor season promises exciting milestones for the Lions.

For full results from the Ottawa Varsity Intersquad, visit our website.
Pictures of the event are available on MundoSportImages.com

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Twice as Nice: Lions Celebrate Double Podium at Canadian Championships

by linkinbioNational

A thrilling weekend of competition saw nearly 50 Lions athletes take to the fields of London, Ontario, for the 2024 Canadian Cross Country Championships. From individual heroics to team triumphs, the Lions delivered standout performances across the board, highlighted by two bronze-medal finishes in team events.

Day 1: A Strong Start for Youth Teams
The action kicked off with the U16 girls 4km race, where the Lions added Canadian bronze to go with their provincial bronze from two weeks prior. Once again it was Laila Lebel leading the charge. The grade 10 student at Colonel By was first across the line in 15 minutes and 52.0 seconds. About 30 seconds after Lebel came a string of Lions as Riley Daniels (40th), Isla Kittmer (41st), and Alexandra Harris (49th) propelled the team to a total of 154 points, securing their podium finish.

Next came the U18 boys 6km race, which proved to be the closest race of the weekend. The Lions narrowly missed the top spot, finishing just three points shy of gold, but their efforts earned them a well-deserved bronze medal. Saul Taler led the way with an outstanding 9th-place finish in 19 minutes and 26.5 seconds. The scoring was rounded out by Daniel Cova (27th), Charlie Mortimer (32nd), and Noah Mansouri (33rd). The team’s depth was a key factor, with our fifth through eighth runners performing well enough to have scored a top-8 team finish themselves.

In the U18 women’s 6km race, Ciara Villeneuve was the top Lion, finishing 44th overall in  24 minutes and 54.5 seconds and guiding the team to a commendable 8th-place finish out of 21 teams.

Day 2: Senior Stars and Mixed Relay Excitement
Sunday morning’s races saw Canada’s top senior harriers in action, including our own top talent. André Alie-Lamarche led the senior men’s team in the 10km race, finishing 30th in 32 minutes and 43.4 seconds. Along with Clive Sparks Kyeyune (50th), Zachary Sikka (53rd), Ken Lorbetskie (68th) and Oliver Waddington (74th), the Lions senior men posted a strong fourth place finish.

Salome Nyirarukundo delivered the Lions’ top individual finish of the weekend, placing 8th in the senior women’s 10km with a time of 37:35.3.

The weekend concluded with the inaugural U18 4x2km mixed relay, an electrifying event that featured nearly 60 teams. Three Lions quartets placed in the top-20 with the team of Daniel Cova, Grace Streek, Saul Taler, and Ciara Villeneuve placing the highest in seventh position. The team finished in 27 minutes and 0.6 seconds – 32 seconds back of the podium.

For full results from the weekend, please visit Athletic.net

(Montreal, Canada---28 June 2024) Glenroy Gilbert competing in the 2024 Bell Trials Canadian Track and Field Championships and Olympic Trials. Photograph Copyright 2024 Miles Ryan / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

From Olympic Gold to Mentorship: Lions Coaches Lead the Way

by ClublinkinbioNational

The Ottawa Lions are proud to highlight the outstanding achievements and ongoing development of its coaches through two prestigious programs: the Petro Canada Coaching Excellence Awards and the Athletics Canada Coach Mentorship Program.  

Glenroy Gilbert Honoured with Petro Canada Coaching Excellence Award  

Glenroy Gilbert, Canada’s Head Coach was recognized last week with the Petro Canada Coaching Excellence Award for his instrumental role as lead coach of the Canadian 4×100-metre relay team. Under his guidance and excellent leadership, the team claimed Olympic Gold at the Paris Olympics, a feat not achieved by a Canadian team since Gilbert helped Canada to the top of the podium 28 years ago. Gilbert had previously been recognized with the Coaching Excellence Award in 2022.

The Petro Canada Coaching Excellence Awards, presented by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and Petro-Canada, celebrate coaches whose athletes have achieved podium success at world championships, Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Special Olympics World Games. This year,  67 coaches from 27 sports were honoured, continuing a tradition that has recognized 1,512 coaches since the program’s inception in 1986.  

Investing in the Future: Athletics Canada Coach Mentorship Program  

The Ottawa Lions are equally thrilled to spotlight the involvement of two of their own in Athletics Canada’s Coach Mentorship Program. Yolande Jones-Grande has been selected as one of this year’s mentees, while Leslie Estwick, a veteran coach with the Lions, will serve as a mentor.  

This program, running from December 2024 in Edmonton through the Summer 2025 outdoor season, is designed to enrich the coaching experience by fostering deep, personal mentorship connections. Participants engage in regular interactions, both virtually and in person, while pursuing professional development opportunities, NCCP training, and more. The program aims to create a supportive environment where coaches can take risks, grow, and refine their skills for the betterment of themselves and their athletes.  

Celebrating Lions Coaches  

The Ottawa Lions take immense pride in the achievements and dedication of their coaching staff. From guiding athletes to Olympic podiums to fostering the next generation of coaching talent, Lions coaches embody excellence, leadership, and a commitment to the sport.  

As we celebrate these milestones, we look forward to seeing the continued impact of Glenroy Gilbert, Yolande Jones-Grande, and Leslie Estwick on athletics in Canada and beyond.  

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Lions Stars Streek and Coughlin Set to Shine in NCAA

by linkinbioUniversity

For 50 years, the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club has been synonymous with developing student-athletes ready to excel at the highest levels of sport and academia. The latest names to carry this proud tradition forward are Grace Streek and Quinn Coughlin, who last week announced their commitments to Miami University in Ohio and Colorado State University, respectively.

Both athletes will begin their NCAA journeys next fall, joining a legacy of Lions alumni who have balanced academic success with athletic excellence in the intensely competitive world of collegiate sports.

Coughlin’s Path to Colorado

For hurdler Quinn Coughlin, Colorado State represents not just the next chapter in her career but the realisation of a lifelong dream. “It’s been a dream for a few years now, so I feel confident this is the right place to continue my athletic and academic careers,” she shared on Instagram. “I’m ready to start this next chapter of my life and see what’s in store for the future.”

Coughlin’s accomplishments speak volumes. She captured gold in both the 400 metres and 400-metre hurdles at the 2024 Athletics Ontario U20 Championships, adding to her national title in the U18 400-metre hurdles. From a novice silver medalist at OFSAA to one of Canada’s top hurdlers, her journey has been defined by determination and the unwavering support of her Lions community.

Now heading to Fort Collins, Colo., Coughlin joins a Rams program known for its focus on personal and athletic development. The school’s track and field tradition includes Ottawa Lions alum Lauren Gale, a 2022 graduate who represented Canada at the Olympics and World Championships.

Streek’s Journey to Miami

Grace Streek, a talented distance runner and steeplechase standout, will bring her impressive skill set to the Miami RedHawks in Ohio. In her announcement, she wrote, “I am truly blessed and sure that this is the path God has intended for me.” Streek expressed gratitude to her family, friends, and coaches at the Lions and Peak Centre Academy, crediting them with shaping her into the athlete and person she is today.

Her 2024 season hinted at even greater achievements to come. Streek captured gold in the 2000-metre steeplechase and 3000 metres at the Athletics Ontario U18 Championships and added an OFSAA title in the steeplechase alongside a silver medal in the 3000 metres. Her performances showcase her ability to excel in high-pressure moments.

Miami University offers Streek the chance to compete in the Mid-American Conference, following in the footsteps of Lions alum Owen Day, who graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2021. The program is poised to further develop her immense potential.

A Tradition of Excellence

Streek and Coughlin’s NCAA commitments are the latest chapter in the Ottawa Lions’ storied history of producing exceptional athletes. Their achievements reflect the resilience, discipline, and community support that have long defined the Lions’ program.

As they prepare to compete for Colorado State and Miami University, both athletes carry the hopes and pride of the Lions family. Their journeys exemplify the remarkable possibilities that arise when passion meets preparation.

The entire Lions community will be cheering Quinn and Grace on as they step onto the NCAA stage and into their bright futures.

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Lions Celebrate U16 Girls Team Bronze at Provincial Cross Country Championships

by linkinbioProvincial

The final day of the Athletics Ontario Cross Country Championships at Lakeridge Links Golf Club in Whitby showcased the grit and talent of the Ottawa Lions, with the U16 Girls team leading the way to the podium. Their bronze medal performance capped off a three medal haul weekend across all age categories.

U16 Girls Shine with Team Bronze

Sunday’s highlight undoubtedly came from the U16 Girls, who combined for a team bronze in the 4km race. Leading the charge was Laila Lebel, who finished 19th in 14:04, followed closely by teammates Isla Kittmer (22nd, 14:08), Riley Daniels (27th, 14:15), and Bianca Arabackyj (30th, 14:16). Emily Munro (80th, 15:31) rounded out the squad, sealing the team’s spot on the podium with a total score of 98 points. The team narrowly edged out Edge Sport Track Club, who finished just a single point behind the ladies. 

Notable Performances in U14 Races

In the U14 Boys’ 2km race, Kai Lebel delivered a strong showing, crossing the line in 11th place with a time of 6 minutes and 2 seconds. He was joined by teammate Jaiden Taft, who placed 35th in 6:20. On the Girls’ side, Keira Ganton represented the Lions with determination, finishing 31st in 6:50.

U18 Teams Battle Tough Competition

The U18 Girls faced a challenging field in their 6km race but secured a ninth-place team finish. Leading the effort was Bridget Jeffrey, who clocked 23:44 to place 25th. Strong runs from Kyra Lauter (34th, 24:09) and Edith Petrescu-Comnene (41st, 24:33) contributed valuable points, while Maya Allibon (87th, 26:24) and Sofia Lefaivre (95th, 26:41) rounded out the team.

In the U18 Boys’ 5km race, Noah Smith led the Lions with a 24th-place finish in 19:46. He was joined by Barrett Goold (67th, 20:53) and Jackson McKercher (97th, 21:31), who put in solid efforts against a deep field.

Looking Ahead

This weekend’s championship was the penultimate event of the domestic cross country season. Focus will now shift to London, for this year’s Canadian Championships set for November 30 and 31 at Fanshawe Golf Course. 

Seaby runs at NCAA Regionals

Maddie Seaby capped her second season of NCAA cross country running with a 68th place finish at the Southeast Regional in Rock Hill, SC. It was a noticeable improvement on last season’s regional performance where Seaby placed 81st. In addition to her individual success, Seaby’s performance helped her Louisville Cardinals to a seventh place finish in the team standings.

(Ottawa, Canada---26 November 2022) Liz Maguire (1560-- FAXCXM) competing in the 2022 Athletics Canada Cross Country Championships. Photograph Copyright 2022 Miles Ryan / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Maguire and Lebel Lead Lions on Day One of Ontario Championships

by linkinbioMastersProvincial

The opening day of the Athletics Ontario Cross Country Championships at Lakeridge Links Golf Club in Whitby featured standout performances from the Ottawa Lions’ small but mighty contingent. The highlights of the day came from Liz Maguire and Ronan Lebel, who each reached the podium in their respective races.

Liz Maguire defended her W55 provincial cross country title in commanding fashion, claiming her second consecutive crown. The World Championship silver medalist completed the 5km course in 19 minutes and 23 seconds, finishing more than a minute ahead of runner-up Christy Barber of the Toronto Harriers.

In the W40 race, Kimberley Howitt delivered a strong performance, crossing the line in 20:36 to secure fifth place. On the men’s side, Mike McInerney clocked 20:05 to finish eighth in the M55 category.

Continuing his podium streak, Ronan Lebel earned bronze in the U12 Boys’ 2km race, marking his third medal in as many years at the provincial cross country championships. The 10-year-old crossed the line in 6:13, while teammate Eric Combasson placed 49th in 7:26.

Mélina Hamel capped off a strong cross-country season with a seventh-place finish in the Senior Women’s 8km, completing the course in 29:55.

In the Senior Men’s 8km, Zachary Sikka led the Lions with a 21st-place finish in 25:44. He was closely followed by Ken Lorbetskie (37th, 27:03) and Oliver Waddington (38th, 27:04), who battled to the finish line together.

In the U10 Girls’ 1km, Lisa Yakhlef was the top Lions finisher, taking 16th place in 4:42. Meanwhile, in the U10 Boys’ 1km, Jakob Goguen placed 22nd in 4:49, rounding out the Lions’ efforts on day one.

Live results can be found on Race Roster

(Ottawa, Canada---06 July 2024) Brianna Asiamah throws in the elite women’s shot put of the Canadian Track and Field League (CTFL) Final. Photograph Copyright 2024 Sean Burges / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Lions to Host CTFL Final as Part of National Track & Field Tour

by linkinbioNational

Ottawa will once again be part of Canada’s National Track & Field Tour in 2025, with the “CTFL Final presented by the Ottawa Lions” scheduled for July 11 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. This World Athletics Class D event will cap off the Canadian Track & Field League’s (CTFL) summer season, now in its third year. Established by Ottawa Lions athlete Quinn Lyness, the league has quickly become an essential platform for Canadian athletes to compete at a high level domestically.

The Ottawa stop on the National Track & Field Tour is one of 11 events across the country, designed to offer elite Canadian athletes critical competition opportunities. With two World Athletics Continental Tour Silver and four Bronze events, the tour provides world-class competition without the need for extensive international travel.

With qualification standards for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on the line, the CTFL Final promises a showcase of premier talent. Fans can catch the action live at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility or tune in online through AthleticsCanada.TV, which will live-stream all World Athletics Continental Tour Silver and Bronze events.

As a precursor to the 2025 season highlight, the CTFL Final sets the stage for Ottawa to host the Canadian Track and Field Championships from July 30 to August 3, further establishing the city as a key hub for Canadian athletics.

(Ottawa, Canada---04 November 2024) Daniel Cova of ESP Louis-Riel (Ottawa) competing in the Senior Boys race at the 2024 OFSAA Cross Country Championships at Mooney's Bay Park.. . Copyright 2024 Miles Ryan / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Historic Win for Cova, Podium Finish for Harris Highlight Lions’ OFSAA Success

by High SchoollinkinbioProvincial

When Ottawa last hosted the OFSAA Cross Country Championships in 2011 at the Hornet’s Nest in Gloucester, it was Lion Yves Sikubwabo who claimed the senior boys title. Thirteen years later, Ottawa saw another Lion rise to the top at Ontario’s premier high school event.

Following a second-place finish at the National Capital Championships, Louis-Riel’s Daniel Cova arrived at OFSAA with determination. The grade 12 student surged to the front early in the six-kilometre race, taking command of the 273-strong field. Holding a seven-second lead at the halfway mark, Cova powered through to claim a six-second victory, clocking in at 19:32.02. This triumph makes Cova the 16th Ottawa Lion to capture an OFSAA XC title and only the fifth senior boy to do so.

While Cova capped off his high school cross country journey with a win, NCSSAA Champion Alexandra Harris of John McCrae made an impressive debut in the novice girls division. In seventh place halfway through the four-kilometre race, Harris increased her pace, ultimately overtaking Martingrove Collegiate’s Mackenzie Sherwin in the final 100 metres to secure bronze in 15:33.29.

Louis-Riel’s senior boys team added to the Lions’ success, earning team bronze with key performances from Mikel Fortier, Cohen Kaye, and Olivier Young, who placed 37th, 100th, and 135th, respectively.

Notable top-20 finishes from the Lions also included Mackenzie Community School’s Isla Kittmer, who placed 12th in the novice girls race with a time of 15:54.35, and Glebe’s Saul Taler, who finished 12th in the senior boys race with a time of 20:12.81. Taler’s performance helped Glebe secure a seventh-place finish in the team standings.

Additional Results from OFSAA by Race Category:

Novice Girls

  • Reve McInnes, NC Glebe Collegiate (Ottawa): 52nd place, 16:49.76
  • Charlie Fee, NC Nepean HS (Ottawa): 60th place, 16:57.35
  • Kira Coldrey, NC Colonel By SS (Ottawa): 88th place, 17:23.46
  • Alyssa Nash, NC ESP De La Salle (Ottawa): 99th place, 17:42.66
  • Julie Cabasson, NC Colonel By SS (Ottawa): 151st place, 18:32.15
  • Mia Lloyd, NC Sir Robert Borden HS (Nepean): 259th place, 22:42.53

Novice Boys

  • Rowan Blaine, EO Glengarry DHS (Alexandia): 49th place, 15:01.05
  • Declan McGinnity, NC All Saints CHS (Kanata): 113th place, 15:40.23
  • Maxime Cazabon, NC ESC Garneau (Orleans): 225th place, 17:17.41

Junior Girls

  • Riley Daniels, NC The Element HS (Ottawa): 27th place, 20:30.82
  • Bianca Arabackyj, NC ESP De La Salle (Ottawa): 54th place, 21:15.43
  • Dahlia Loreti, NC ESC Pierre Savard (Barrhaven): 77th place, 21:49.57
  • Emily Munro, NC Hillcrest (Ottawa): 115th place, 22:42.33
  • Brynn Blackadder, NC South Carleton HS (Richmond): 170th place, 23:41.64
  • Olivia Gardiner, NC Colonel By SS (Ottawa): 193rd place, 24:23.68

Junior Boys

  • Luke Van Brabant, NC Earl of March SS (Kanata): 56th place, 18:24.71
  • Samuel Schuler, EO North Dundas DHS (Winchester): 89th place, 19:00.32
  • Jakob Lafferty, NC St. Pius X CHS (Ottawa): 123rd place, 19:26.66

Senior Girls

  • Grace Streek, NC Peak Centre Academy (Kanata): 24th place, 24:14.45
  • Tessa Knight, NC ESC Franco Cite (Ottawa): 26th place, 24:15.31
  • Ciara Villeneuve, NC ESC Paul Desmarais (Stittsville): 37th place, 24:34.87
  • Bridget Jeffrey, NC St. Francis Xavier (Ottawa): 39th place, 24:40.04
  • Kyra Lauter, NC ESC Franco Ouest (Ottawa): 40th place, 24:40.76
  • Kate Johnston-Zemek, NC Ashbury College (Ottawa): 107th place, 26:26.25
  • Bronwyn O’Ray, NC ESC Paul Desmarais (Stittsville): 111th place, 26:32.43
  • Adrienne Fraserwalls, NC ESC Franco Cite (Ottawa): 112th place, 26:33.17

Senior Boys

  • Charlie Mortimer, NC Hillcrest (Ottawa): 21st place, 20:33.49
  • Noah Smith, NC Immaculata (Ottawa): 30th place, 20:48.04
  • Jackson McKercher, NC John McCrae SS (Ottawa): 79th place, 21:41.46
  • Brennan Lee, NC St. Mother Teresa (Barrhaven): 83rd place, 21:46.10
  • Conlin Burnett, NC Lisgar Collegiate (Ottawa): 86th place, 21:46.43
  • Barrett Goold, NC Sir Robert Borden HS (Nepean): 91st place, 21:56.65
  • Austin Walker, NC Colonel By SS (Ottawa): 111th place, 22:17.58
  • Matteo Padoin-Castillo, NC Immaculata (Ottawa): 128th place, 22:33.61
  • Dean Kontogiannis, NC Earl of March SS (Kanata): 139th place, 22:42.18

Full results from the Championship can be found on TrackDatabase.com

Championship Photos are available from Mundo Sport Images

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Championship Weekend Results Roundup

by linkinbioUniversity

Championship season kicked off for Canadian cross-country runners with university conference championships unfolding nationwide this past weekend.

At the OUA Championships in North Bay, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees battled to a pair of 12th-place finishes in both the men’s and women’s team races. On the men’s side, the Gee-Gees finished just 11 points behind Laurentian for 11th place, led by second-year computer science student Zachary Sikka, who completed the demanding 8-kilometre course in 26:36.3 to place 44th overall. 

Nic Abanto Enns and Will McLeish supported the team effort with 56th and 63rd-place finishes, each finishing within a minute of Sikka. Adriano Padoin-Castillo and Fred Parent rounded out the scoring for Ottawa in 69th and 85th place, respectively.

On the women’s side, Melina Hamel continued her standout season, leading Ottawa with a 34th-place finish in 31:03.8, one of her strongest races of the year. Teammate Kylee Fowler followed closely in 54th place, with Elliot Tyman, Grace Farrington, and Katerina Culhane rounding out the scoring spots in 88th, 89th, and 90th, respectively.

Queen’s standout Lizzy Vroom, a former USport Rookie of the Year, captured a 12th-place individual finish in 29:31.6, earning her Second Team OUA All-Star honours and helping the Gaels to silver in the overall standings. 

First-year Guelph Gryphon Jocelyn Giannotti, making her OUA Championships debut, placed 48th, crossing in 31:46.3 as the fourth-fastest rookie in the championship.

At the RSEQ Championships in Saint-Lazare, Quebec, the Carleton Ravens were represented by Sara Gross and Sydney Nielsen, with Gross clocking 34:33.2 for 71st place while Nielsen was 95th. Racing for McGill, Zoe Gardiner contributed to a team bronze for the Martlets with a 27th-place finish in 31:32.4. 

The RSEQ Championship also featured a high school section, where brothers Noah and Zachary Mansouri swept the podium’s top two spots. Noah claimed gold on the 5-kilometre course in 15:58.9 with Zachary finishing 7.5 seconds back.

Out west, UBC Okanagan’s Kyle Porter competed at the Can-West Championships in Camrose, AB, placing 50th in 27:49.6 over the 8-kilometre course. 

Next up for Canada’s top university athletes will be the USports Championships on November 9th in Kelowna, BC.

Full results from the OUA Championship can be found here: OUA

RSEQ Championships results can be found here: Men Women

Can-West Championship results can be found here: Can West