(Montreal, Canada---30 June 2024) \ competing in the 2024 Bell Trials Canadian Track and Field Championships and Olympic Trials. Photograph Copyright 2024 Brian Rouble / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Join our team today! Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club Announces Program Registrations for 2024-2025 Season

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The Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club is excited to announce that registrations for all programs for the 2024-2025 season are now officially open!

After a successful 2023-2024 season that saw our membership surpass 1,500 athletes and record-breaking participation in our hosted events, we are eager to build on this momentum. The club played host to 21 events, including the highly attended Canadian Cross Country Championships and our ever-popular Twilight Series and indoor meets.

On the competitive front, the Ottawa Lions continued to establish themselves as a powerhouse, capturing 7 international medals, 74 national medals and 116 provincial medals. Our team proudly earned the titles of Ontario Overall Club Champion, U20 Club Champions, and U18 Club Champions. From local grassroots races to the global stage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, our athletes shined brightly.

As we turn the page on hosting the Canadian Cross Country Championships, we set our sights on new goals, including bringing the Canadian Track and Field Championships to Terry Fox Athletic Facility in the summers of 2025 and 2026.

Join us for another season of excellence, growth, and community at the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club by registering today!

For more information on the programs we offer, including training days and times, please visit our one of the following pages for more information:

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Lauren Gale Shines in Olympic Debut, Anchors Canada to Sixth Place in 4x400m Relay

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Lauren Gale’s 2024 Olympic journey may have begun with unexpected challenges, but she capped it off in the only way she knows—with unwavering strength and determination. The 24-year-old sprinter anchored Team Canada to a commendable sixth-place finish in the women’s 4×400 metre relay, delivering a season-best time of 3:22.01. The team, which included Gale, Zoe Sherar, Kyra Constantine, and Savannah Sutherland, shaved nearly four seconds off their qualifying time, showcasing their resilience on the global stage.

Gale, who has previously led Canadian U20 and Indoor 4×400 teams to record-breaking performances, once again demonstrated her speed and tenacity despite facing significant hurdles earlier in the week. After contracting a stomach illness at Team Canada’s training camp, Gale battled through the heats and repechage of the individual 400 metres, finishing 24th overall with a time of 52.68. Reflecting on her experience, Gale shared, “I got cleared the day before competing. I wasn’t doing well, lost a lot of weight, and just ran with a lot of heart today—more so than legs.”

The relay final was among the most fiercely contested events of the Games. All five teams that finished ahead of Canada set new National Records, with the USA dominating the race in an impressive 3:15.27, just shy of the long-standing world record. Gale, receiving the baton in sixth place, fought valiantly to overtake France, moving into fifth position briefly before being edged out by France’s Louise Maraval in the final 100 metres.

“For a few of us, this was our fourth 400 of the week, so when we’re fresh and ready, I think we’ll be even quicker,” Gale said in an Athletics Canada press release. “We’ve got many more Olympics and World Championships to come, and I’m looking forward to running with these ladies again.”

This Olympic appearance marked a significant milestone in Gale’s career. Having been part of the relay pool for the Tokyo Olympics without competing, her evolution from a reserve athlete to anchoring the team in Paris underscores her dedication both on and off the track. Lauren Gale has firmly established herself as one of Canada’s leading sprinters, and her future in the sport looks brighter than ever.

(Montreal, Canada---30 June 2024) Zachary Jeggo 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

Lions Shine at Royal Canadian Legion Championships, Setting Records and Securing Nine Medals

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In a weekend marked by fierce competition and record-breaking performances, the Ottawa Lions once again demonstrated their dominance as one of Canada’s top track and field clubs. The team returned home with nine medals—three gold, three silver, and three bronze—alongside 14 personal bests.

Oppong-Nketiah’s Double Gold

Jorai Oppong-Nketiah continued to solidify her status as one of Canada’s most promising young athletes with two record-breaking performances in the U18 Girls 100m and 200m events.

Kicking off the championships with the 100 metres, Oppong-Nketiah set a championship record of 11.43 seconds to capture gold on Friday evening. This performance, combined with her outstanding runs at the Canadian U20 Championship, now gives her the three fastest U18 100-metre times ever recorded in Canadian history—with one year still remaining in the category.

In the 200 metres, Oppong-Nketiah rewrote a long-standing club record, capturing her second gold medal of the championship with a time of 23.90 seconds. Not even a 3.5-meter-per-second headwind could prevent her from surpassing Lauren Gale’s previous club record of 24.03 seconds, set in 2016.

Jeggo’s Record-Breaking Weekend

One of the busiest athletes of the weekend, Zachary Jeggo, also emerged as the most decorated. Jeggo left Calgary with four medals and a championship record from two individual events and two relays.

Jeggo raced to victory in the 400-metre hurdles, clocking an impressive 52.67 seconds. This performance not only shattered his own club U18 record but also broke the championship record of 53.02 seconds, which had stood for nearly a decade—long before the 17-year-old was even born.

In the 400 metres, without hurdles in his way, Jeggo posted a time of 48.33 seconds to finish second. This marked his second national silver medal of the summer, following a similar performance at the Canadian U20 Championships in June.

Beyond his individual success, Jeggo played a crucial role in two medal-winning relay teams.

Teaming up with Ammiel Williams, Kyle London, and Ange-Mathis Kramo, the U18 Boys 4×400-metre relay team delivered one of the standout performances of the championships, crossing the finish line in 3 minutes and 19.07 seconds. Their performance shattered the club’s U18 record, set at last year’s championships.

The 4x100m relay team of Jimmy Lu Langley, Jesse Costanzo, Jeggo, and Kramo also etched their names into the relay record books. The quartet completed the race in 42.03 seconds, breaking the club’s U18 record that had stood since 2007 and securing the bronze medal.

A Dominant Display in Javelin

Mallea McMullin’s performance in the U16 Girls Javelin was nothing short of commanding. With an opening throw of 39.19 metres, McMullin won the event by a remarkable 6.5 metres. Her victory marks her as the latest in a line of Lions athletes to claim the national U16 javelin title, following in the footsteps of Sara Collins (2002), Sultana Frizell (1999), and Louise Perreault (1983).

Coughlin’s Resilient Comeback

After a disappointing run in Saturday’s 400-metre final, Quinn Coughlin demonstrated remarkable resilience as she rebounded the following day in the 400-metre hurdles to claim her first individual national title. Living up to her pre-event ranking, Coughlin was first across the line with a time of 1:01.34.

Kramo’s Sprint to Silver

Ange-Mathis Kramo continued to raise his national profile, adding to the Lions’ medal tally with a silver in the U18 Boys 200 metres. His time of 21.53 seconds places him second on the Lions’ all-time list, trailing Olympian Oluwasegun Makinde by just a tenth of a second.

Full results from the Championship can be found on our website.

Updated Club rankings can be found at https://milesrowat.shinyapps.io/ottl_rankings/

(Ottawa, Canada---19 June 2024) Kimberley Howitt competing at Ottawa Summer Twilight Meet #3 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Copyright 2024 Miles Ryan Rowat / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Lions captured 14 medals at Canadian Masters Championship

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For the second time this year, the Montreal area played host to a national championship. This past weekend, Canada’s best masters athletes competed at Stade Claude-Ferragne in the suburb of Laval. The small but mighty Ottawa Lions team captured a total of 12 medals over the three-day event.

Wendy Alexis continued to do Wendy Alexis things as she left Laval with a pair of medals in both the W65 100 and 200 metre events. Alexis, fresh off a pair of victories at the Pan American Masters Games, posted winning times of 14.60 and 30.34 seconds respectively. 

In the W40 category, Kimberley Howitt showcased her versatility by capturing a full set of medals. Her highlight was a gold medal in the 400m with a time of 1:04.63, followed closely by teammate Edith Duarte, who finished in 1:05.38 to take silver.

Howitt also earned a silver medal in the 800m with a time of 2:28.42 and a bronze in the 200m, setting a personal best of 29.90 seconds. Duarte edged out Howitt in the 200m, taking home the silver with a time of 29.47 seconds.

Michael Conway dominated the M40 800m, capturing gold with a strong and strategic race. His winning time of 2:06.73 was more than eight seconds ahead of the second-place finisher.

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Two Lions athletes showcased impressive speed in the 100 meters. Lionel Nahum (M50) and Michel Smith (M55) each earned a bronze medal for their outstanding efforts. Nahum clocked a windy 12.66 seconds, while Smith crossed the finish line in 13.68 seconds.

In the field events, Stan Seitz brought home double gold in the M75 category. He cleared 2.25 meters in the pole vault and 1.25 meters in the high jump to secure his victories.

Michel Smith sprinted to a silver medal in the M55 200m, while Mike McInerney secured a bronze in the 800m.

Next up for many of our masters athletes is the World Masters Athletics Championships next week in Göteborg, Sweden.

For updated Club rankings, please visit this link.

(Ottawa, Canada---19 June 2024) Maxime Cazabon competing at Ottawa Summer Twilight Meet #3 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Copyright 2024 Miles Ryan Rowat / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Rising Stars: Ottawa Lions Shine at Ontario Summer Games

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While the world has been focused on a particular multi-sport event in France, a future generation of stars was gaining their own Games experience in London. Three Ottawa Lions athletes represented “The Valley” region at the Ontario Summer Games this weekend, capturing six medals in the process.

A week removed from producing the second-best U16 high jump performance in Club history, Maxime Cazabon found another gear to take the top spot in the U16 category high jump in London. Cazabon’s winning jump of 1.85 meters added a centimeter to his week-old lifetime best and put him 12 centimeters clear of the rest of the Games field.

In addition to his jumping exploits, Cazabon showed he was a speedster to be reckoned with. The soon-to-be high school student set new personal bests at 100 and 200 meters, but it was the 300 meters where he again reached the medal podium. A clocking of 37.36 seconds secured a bronze for Cazabon—just a tenth off his lifetime best.

Maxime rounded out his three-medal haul by running lead-off on The Valley’s bronze medal sprint medley relay team.

A relative newcomer to the sport, Olivia Schuler captured a trio of bronze medals in London. The T34 competitor, one of three classifications for athletes with cerebral palsy, won bronze medals in each of the wheelchair 100, 200, and 400 meters.

Capturing the final medal was Hudson Kennedy, who took second place in the U16 javelin. Kennedy produced a best throw of 44.90 meters, leaving him three meters off the top rung of the podium.

The Ontario Summer Games provided an excellent platform for these young athletes to exhibit their skills and hard work. The Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club is proud of the achievements of Maxime Cazabon, Olivia Schuler, and Hudson Kennedy, who continue to inspire with their dedication and performances.

For updated Club rankings, please visit https://milesrowat.shinyapps.io/ottl_rankings/

(Montreal, Canada---30 June 2024) Jorai Oppong-Nketiah 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

Lions return from Ontario Championships with 26 medals

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One week after the Ontario U20/Open Championship it was time for the best U14, U16, and U18 athletes to battle for top spot this past weekend in Brampton. The  more than 60 Lions competing, emerged as a formidable force at the Championships as they set nearly 90 personal bests and brought home an amazing 26 medals in total.

Grace Streek: A Study in Versatility and Endurance

At the heart of the Lions’ triumph was Grace Streek, whose versatility and stamina proved insurmountable. Streek opened the Championship with gold in the U18 Girls 3000 metres, crossing the finish line at 10:17.70, and later dominated the 2000-metre steeplechase with a 15-second margin of victory as she finished in a time of 7:14.59 . Streek also anchored the U18 4×800-metre relay team to victory, combining with Shannon Dewar, Maya Allibon, and Sofia Lefaivre to clock a formidable 10:12.49.

Jorai Oppong-Nketiah: Speed Personified

Jorai Oppong-Nketiah continued to do what Jorai Oppong-Nketiah does – win! The Canadian record holder who blitzed her  way to gold medals in both the U18 100 metres and 200 metres, with times of 11.68 and 24.59 seconds, respectively. Oppong-Nketiah’s prowess extended to the relay events, where she helped secure a bronze in the U18 4×100 metres, running alongside Shannon Dewar, Amy LeBlanc, and Quinn Coughlin to finish in 48.61. The relay performance ranks 10th on the Club’s U18 all-time list. 

Jake Claydon St-John: The Emerging Multi-Talent

In the U14 category, Jake Claydon St-John showcased his burgeoning talent across multiple disciplines. He seized silver in the 2000 metres with a time of 6:28.45, and earned bronze in the 1200 metres (3:34.29), Shot Put (9.55 metres), and 800 metres (2:12.32). We believe Jake may be the first athlete in Ontario to ever medal win three distance events as well as a throwing event at the same Championship.

Maxime Cazabon: Master of the High Jump

Maxime Cazabon soared to new heights in the U16 high jump, capturing gold with a leap of 1.84 metres. Cazabon blew away his previous best heading into the competition by nine centimetres – clearing three new PB heights on first attempt clearances. Maxime’s jump also places him second on the Club’s U16 high jump list. In addition to his jumping success, Cazabon also produced lifetime best performances in both the 100 and 300 metre events. 

Mason Brennan: Record-Breaking Decathlete

The meet also saw a historic performance from Mason Brennan, who set a new club record in the U18 decathlon with a total of 5399 points, securing a silver medal. Brennan produced new lifetime bests in the discus, pole vault and 1500 metres en-route to his Club record performance. 

Lions Medal Winners at the Ontario U14/U16/U18 Track and Field Championships:

Gold Medalists:

– Grace Streek (3000m, U18)
– Grace Streek (2000m Steeplechase, U18)
– Timeo Atonfo (110m Hurdles, U18)
– Jorai Oppong-Nketiah (100m, U18)
– Jorai Oppong-Nketiah (200m, U18)
– Maxime Cazabon (High Jump, U16)
– Shannon Dewar, Maya Allibon, Sofia Lefaivre, Grace Streek (4x800m, U18)
– Brennan Lee, Zachary Mansouri, Noah Mansouri, Charlie Mortimer (4x800m, U18)
– Kyle London, Ammiel Williams, Brody Fraser, Taisei Tan (4x400m, U18)

Silver Medalists:

– Jake Claydon St-John (2000m, U14)
– Kathryn Moreland (Heptathlon, U20)
– Audrey Goddard (Heptathlon, Open)
– Atalia Williams, Olivia Daigle-Dasah, Norah Nitta-MacKay, Livia Buffone (4x100m, U16)
– Mason Brennan (Decathlon, U18) – New Club Record
– Kyle Waldrum (Decathlon, U20)

Bronze Medalists:

– Sadie Gilbert (Shot Put, U18)
– Eli Mordel (110m Hurdles, U18)
– Taisei Tan (400m Hurdles, U18)
– Jake Claydon St-John (1200m, U14)
– Jake Claydon St-John (Shot Put, U14)
– Jake Claydon St-John (800m, U14)
– Vienna Courteau (Heptathlon, Open)
– Shannon Dewar, Amy LeBlanc, Quinn Coughlin, Jorai Oppong-Nketiah (4x100m, U18)
– Riley Daniels, Kira Coldrey, Bianca Arabackyj, Isla Kittmer (4x800m, U16)
– Tayte Timpson, Brady Brown, Jimmy Lu Langley, Jonah Gratton (4x400m, U18)
– Norah Nitta Mackay, Atalia Williams, Olivia Daigle-Dasah (Sprint Medley, U16)

Full results from the Championship are available on our website.
Updated Club Rankings can be found at https://milesrowat.shinyapps.io/ottl_rankings/

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Lions Shine at Pan American Masters Games in Cleveland

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A very small contingent of Lions athletes made a real large impact at the 2024 Pan American Masters Games in Cleveland, Ohio this month. With just three athletes in action, an impressive four medals including three gold came back to Ottawa. 

Wendy Alexis Dominates the W65 Category

Wendy Alexis showcased her speed and prowess on the track, clinching gold in both the 100m and 200m events in the Women’s 65 (W65) category. Alexis dominated the 100 metre field with her winning run of 14.54 seconds – crossing the line more than a second and a half ahead of her nearest competitors. At 200 metres, the nine-time Canadian Champion expanded her margin of victory with her time of 30.59 seconds putting nearly five seconds between her and her nearest competitor. 

Michael Conway Excels in Middle Distance Events

Michael Conway delivered stellar performances in the Men’s 40 (M40) category, securing gold in the 800m event. Conway dominated the M40 field, where his winning time of 2:05.40 was more than 25 seconds better than the silver medal runner from the United States. The Carleton University student ran so well he would have been a silver medalist in the M35 category. Additionally, Conway earned a silver medal in the 400m, finishing in 55.60 seconds – two seconds back of the winner from Brazil.

Also competing in Cleveland was Michel Smith in the M50 category. Smith placed 16th in the 100 metres and 14th over 200 metres.

Full results from the Games are available on our website.

(Ottawa, Canada---19 July 2024) Grace Streek competing at Ottawa Summer Twilight #7 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Copyright 2024 Miles Ryan Rowat/ Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Lions Triumph at Ontario Legion Championships with Multiple Medals

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A small but mighty crew of Lions competed at the recent Ontario Legion Track and Field Championships at the Toronto Track and Field Centre on the campus of York University. Despite just six athletes donning the District G singlet in the Ontario capital, it did not quell the medal haul with a total of six coming back to Ottawa. 

Grace Streek continued to assert herself as one of Canada’s top up and coming runners. The 17-year-old was the class of the 2000 metre steeplechase – winning in a time of 7 minutes and 15.93 seconds. Streek has been a force all season in the steeplechase, having won every race she’s competed in including two provincial titles. Not satisfied with just one medal, Grace secured a bronze medal over 3000m, finishing in 10:56.56.

Following her victory at the OFSAA Track and Field Championships last month, Mallea McMullin was a favourite to take gold in the U16 girls javelin and she did not disappoint. The Louis-Riel student launched the 500g implement out to a personal best distance of 40.56 metres to easily take top spot in the event. McMullin’s nearest competitor finished over six metres back. 

Also asserting himself as a name to be reckoned with in the javelin was Hudson Kennedy. The soon to be grade 10 student at St. Michael in Kemptville unleashed a massive personal best of 45.04m to take home the silver medal. Kennedy’s performance in Toronto was nearly eight metres better than his qualifying throw when he won the District G Meet the month before.

Eli Mordel continued to show the same versatility that has served him well all season as he medalled in both the 110m hurdles and the pole vault. The Sir Robert Borden student leapt a personal best height of 4.00 metres in the pole vault to secure the silver medal. He added another lifetime best in the 110 metre hurdles, crossing the line in 14.71 seconds to take home the bronze. Mordel’s two performances currently rank him 9th and 11th respectively in Canada for the two events. 

Next up on the schedule for the athletes is this weekend’ s Ontario U14/U16/U18 Championships in Brampton before some head to Calgary for the Royal Canadian Legion Championships the weekend after. 

Full results from the Ontario Legion Championships are available on our website.

(York, Canada---20 July 2024) Brianna Asiamah and Jessica Gyamfi competes 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

Medal Rush: Lions Excel at Ontario Track and Field Championships

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With the largest contingent of athletes in recent memory, the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club took on the rest of Ontario this past weekend, once again demonstrating their dominance in the province. More than 100 athletes competed, securing an impressive 26 medals, including 12 golds, and setting 39 personal bests at the Ontario U20 & Open Track and Field Championships held at the Toronto Track and Field Centre.

Leading the Charge:

From Salome Nyirarukundo’s gold in the 5000 metres on the opening night to the women’s triumph in the Open 4×400 metres relay for the fourth time in five years, the medals kept flowing throughout the weekend. Nyirarukundo’s performance set the tone for the Lions’ success.

In a standout performance, Quinn Coughlin, in her final big meet before the Canadian U18 Championships next month, showed she is ready to compete on the national stage with two gold medals. Coughlin’s personal best of 56.14 seconds earned her the U20 women’s 400 metres title, making her the first Lioness to win the title since Charlotte Gardner in 2012. She followed up with another gold in the 400 metres hurdles, recording the second-fastest time of her career at 1:01.10.

The 400 metres hurdles proved to be a strong event for the Lions, with Rosemary Holmes and David Moulongou also capturing medals. Holmes, a former sprinter from Western University, took the top spot in the Open Women’s event, while University of Ottawa student Moulongou finished third in the Open Men’s event.

Throwers Rise to the Occasion:

The Lions’ throwers collected a total of five medals, including two golds. Connor Fraser and Jessica Gyamfi led the way with a sweep of the Open Discus competitions. Fraser dominated the men’s field, winning by almost three and a half metres with a throw of 50.41 metres. Gyamfi’s victory in the women’s event was equally impressive, with her throw of 41.17 metres besting teammate and silver medalist Brianna Asiamah by nearly six and a half metres.

In the U20 category, the shot put events yielded silver medals for both Liam Davis and Sadie Gilbert.

Sprint to the Finish:

Sydney Smith continued her reign as Ontario Champion in the 800 metres, winning for the third consecutive year. The 27-year-old led a tightly contested race, crossing the finish line in 2 minutes and 5.10 seconds, just ahead of Royal City’s Sadie-Jane Hickson. The crowded field forced Smith to sprint out wide into lane five to find an open path, ultimately winning by less than a second from the sixth-place finisher.

In the Open Men’s 1500 metres, André Alie-Lamarche displayed tactical prowess to win his first provincial championship. Despite a time of 3 minutes and 48.67 seconds being well off his personal best, Alie-Lamarche’s strategic final kick secured the victory by just three tenths of a second.

Relay Success:

The Lions’ relay teams were equally formidable. The Open 4×100 metres relay team, consisting of Cora McQuinn, Audrey Gilmour, Vienna Courteau, and Elizabeth Moreland, sprinted to gold. The U20 4×100 metres team, featuring Jamie Meikle, Ladi Ogunmekan, Connor England, and Ange-Mathis Kramo, also captured gold. Both the Open and U20 4×400 metres relay teams delivered top podium finishes, highlighting the club’s depth and relay coordination.

Medalists:

Open Category:

  • Gold:
    • Salome Nyirarukundo (5000m)
    • Jessica Gyamfi (Shot Put)
    • André Alie-Lamarche (1500m)
    • Cora McQuinn, Audrey Gilmour, Vienna Courteau, Elizabeth Moreland (4x100m)
    • Connor Fraser (Discus)
    • Rosemary Holmes (400m Hurdles)
    • Sydney Smith (800m)
    • Audrey Gilmour, Cora McQuinn, Sydney Smith, Doyin Ogunremi (4x400m)
  • Silver:
    • Maria Okwechime (Long Jump)
    • Briana Asiamah (Shot Put)
    • Stephen Evans (800m)
    • Leewinchell Jean, Luca Nicoletti, David Moulongou, André Alie-Lamarche (4x400m)
  • Bronze:
    • David Adeleye (110m Hurdles)
    • David Moulongou (400m Hurdles)

U20 Category:

  • Gold:
    • Quinn Coughlin (400m)
    • Quinn Coughlin (400m Hurdles)
    • Jamie Meikle, Ladi Ogunmekan, Connor England, Ange-Mathis Kramo (4x100m)
    • William Harris, Safwan El Mansari, Eric Zielonka, Ange-Mathis Kramo (4x400m)
  • Silver:
    • Sadie Gilbert (Shot Put)
    • Liam Davis (Shot Put)
    • Derek Strachan (3000m Steeplechase)
    • Jorai Oppong-Nketiah (100m)
    • Zachary Jeggo (400m)
    • Kathryn Moreland, Sophie Trott, Tatiana Pender, Jocelyn Giannotti (4x400m)
  • Bronze:
    • William Harris (400m)
    • Saul Taler (3000m)

Coach’s Insight:

“We are immensely proud of our athletes’ accomplishments this weekend,” said Richard Johnston, the head coach of the Ottawa Lions. “Their dedication and hard work are evident in their results, including numerous personal bests and a significant medal haul. These achievements highlight the depth and strength of our club.”

In the team competition, the U20 squad leads the provincial scoring race with 124 points, 18.5 points ahead of London Western. With 156 points, the senior Lions team sits in second, 35 points behind Royal City. Both divisional championships wrap up this coming weekend with the combined events championship for both age categories.

For full results from the Championship, please visit our website.

For photos from the Championship, please visit Mundo Sport Images website.

Updated Club rankings can be found on our statistics page.

(Ottawa, Canada---16 August 2023) Wendy Alexis competes in the 200m at Ottawa Summer Twilight Series Meet #11. Copyright 2023 Sean Burges / Mundo Sport Images.

Lions Shine with Double-Digit Medal Haul at Ontario Masters Championships

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Despite fielding just eight athletes, the Ottawa Lions made a significant impact at last weekend’s Ontario Masters Championships. The team brought home a total of 14 medals over the two-day event, including seven gold, with every Lion earning a spot on the podium.

Leading the charge was Wendy Alexis, one of Canada’s most decorated sprint champions. Alexis, a 30-time national champion, secured double gold in the W65 100m and 200m events. Her winning time of 14.44 seconds in the 100m ranks as the third fastest in the world this year, while her 200m time of 30.08 seconds is the second fastest globally, setting her up for success at this summer’s World Championship.

Fellow sprinter Danette Nearing-Guibord also dominated the W60 category, winning both the 100m and 200m titles. Her victories, with times of 17.68 and 38.70 seconds respectively, bring her career total to six championships.

In the middle-distance events, Andrew Heffernan proved unstoppable in the M35 category, capturing gold in both the 1500m and 800m races. Liz Maguire added to the gold tally with a stellar performance in the W55 5000m.

The Lions’ success extended beyond the top podium finishes. Gilles Frenette earned silver medals in the M45 1500m and 800m events, while Mike McInerney took silver in the M55 1500m. Lionel Nahum sprinted to a silver in the M50 200m and a bronze in the M50 100m. Michael Conway completed an unusual double, capturing bronze in both the M40 200m and 800m events.