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Lions Stars Streek and Coughlin Set to Shine in NCAA

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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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Championship Weekend Results Roundup

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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

(Canton, United States---21 September 2024) Melani Hamel of Ottawa University [SO] competing at the Ronald C Hoffman XC Invitational on the campus of St Lawrence University 2024 Miles Ryan / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Hamel Leads Gee-Gees in Sherbrooke; Cassidy Races in Chicago

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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 the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club turned in impressive performances, showcasing their endurance and competitive spirit in the gruelling races.

As she has done all season, Melina Hamel was once again the top finisher for the Gee-Gees women, completing the 8-kilometre race in 32:01 to place 11th overall. Hamel’s strong performance sets the stage as she leads the Gee-Gees into the OUA Championships in less than two weeks.

For the Carleton Ravens, Sara Gross was first across the line, placing 34th in the field of 67 with a time of 34:17. Kylee Fowler, running second for uOttawa, wasn’t far behind, securing 40th place in 34:50.

Zoe Gardiner of McGill finished 18th for the Martlets. In her first season running cross-country with the Montreal university, Gardiner appears poised to make an impact at the upcoming RSEQ Championships.

In the men’s 8km race, the Gee-Gees were led by Zachary Sikka, who secured one of his best performances of the season, placing 31st in a competitive field of 97 runners with a time of 27:31. Teammate Nicolas Abanto Ennsfollowed closely, finishing 42nd in 27:47.

Meanwhile, on Friday, two Lions athletes participated in the Marauder 8k in Hamilton as part of their OUA preparations. Elizabeth Vroom of Queen’s University placed 35th overall in 31:09, finishing as the seventh scorer for the Gaels. Jocelyn Giannotti, in her rookie campaign for the Guelph Gryphons, placed 39th in 31:21.2, also as the seventh scorer for her team.

On the world stage, Lions’ wheelchair racer Josh Cassidy took part in the prestigious Chicago Marathon, finishing 10th in a highly competitive field with a time of 1:33:17.

After a great start that saw him in the lead pack through five kilometres, Cassidy eventually fell off the pace. At the 27km mark, Cassidy joined a pack of 11 racers fighting for position as they reeled in the athlete in 6th place.

“I made my move with 1km to go,” Cassidy posted to Instagram following the race. “In 6th at 41 kms until the final turn and climb. I was moving with confidence but I went too early.” 

It’s been a busy fall for Cassidy, who finished 9th at the Berlin Marathon just three weeks ago and claimed victory at the Sydney Marathon earlier in September.

(Ottawa, CANADA - 28 September 2024) André Alie-Lamarche competing at the Capital XC Challenge at Mooney’s Bay Park. 2024 Sean Burges / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Alie-Lamarche Shines at Capital XC Challenge, Lions Dominate Elementary Races

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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 performance, securing second place in the open/university men’s 6km race.

Alie-Lamarche, fresh off a victory at St. Lawrence the previous week, made an aggressive start, surging to the front of the pack. However, Laval’s defending USports Champion, Philippe Morneau-Cartier, proved too strong, breaking away in the second lap to win comfortably in 18:14.86. Alie-Lamarche crossed the line in an impressive 18:41.59, capping off a strong week of competition.

The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees men finished 7th overall with 193 points, led by William McLeish, who completed the course in 20:36.31. Carleton University’s top finisher was Nicholas Parsons, placing 95th overall.

On the women’s side, Melina Hamel once again led the Gee-Gees, finishing 23rd in a time of 24:07.53. The Gee-Gees women mirrored the men’s result, also placing 7th in the team standings. Carleton’s Sarah Gross, a first-year student, made a strong debut, finishing 45th overall. Notably, Liz Maguire, fresh from a silver medal in the World Masters 1500m, placed 48th.

In the elementary school division, the Lions dominated the day, capturing all six team titles across three age groups, showcasing the strength of the club’s developmental programs.

In other cross-country action, Amelia Van Brabant made her collegiate debut for Boston College, running in the prestigious Nuttycombe Invitational at the University of Wisconsin. Van Brabant placed 46th in the Women’s “B” race, completing the 6km course in 22:50.2, marking a solid start to her collegiate career.

Full results from Capital XC Challenge are available on our website.

(Canton, United States---21 September 2024) Andre Alie-Lamarche of Ottawa Lions TF Clubcompeting at the Ronald C Hoffman XC Invitational on the campus of St Lawrence University 2024 Miles Ryan / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Alie-Lamarche Steals the Show at Hoffman Invitational

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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 competitive field, where he battled a pair of All-Canadians from Queen’s all the way to the finish line. Alie-Lamarche’s winning time was the eighth fastest ever recorded on the St. Lawrence University course.

The 32nd edition of the Hoffman Invitational provided ideal conditions for cross-country running in upstate New York, with more than a dozen teams competing in both the men’s and women’s races.

Vroom Helps Queen’s Capture Women’s Team Title
In the women’s race, Elizabeth Vroom delivered a standout performance for Queen’s University, finishing 7th overall with a time of 23:23.2 on the 6 km course. As Queen’s third scorer, her finish was crucial in securing the women’s team title, helping them edge Middlebury College of Vermont by 11 points.

Gee-Gees Women Claim 4th Place
The University of Ottawa women’s team battled to a 4th place finish, scoring 135 points with an average time of 26:42.0. Leading the team was sophomore Melina Hamel, who placed 18th with a time of 24:14.4. Senior Kylee Fowler followed closely, crossing the line in 24:53.3 for 21st place.

Seniors Elliot Tyman and Katarina Culhane added valuable points with 27th and 33rd-place finishes, respectively, while freshman Lorelie Houde completed the scoring in 29:12.3, earning 36th place overall. Freshman Emma Strano was just behind in 37th, finishing in 29:14.7.

Men’s Team Fights for 6th Place Finish
For the University of Ottawa men’s team, sophomore William McLeish led the charge, finishing 26th overall with a time of 28:06.9. Junior Zach Sikka followed closely in 32nd, crossing the line in 28:41.7. Juniors Fred Parent and Adriano Padoin-Castillo added solid performances, finishing 39th and 40th, respectively, helping the team to a 6th place finish with a total score of 188 points. Freshman Rory O’Connell rounded out the scoring five with a time of 33:20.8.

Belan Makes University Debut
In his first year with the Guelph Gryphons, Nicolas Belan got his first taste of university cross-country action at the Vigars & Salter Western Invitational in London. Belan was Guelph’s ninth runner, finishing the Thames Valley course in 27 minutes and 18 seconds, placing 43rd overall.

At the same meet, Lauren Alexander made her debut with the host Western Mustangs. Western coach and Ottawa Lions alum, Scott MacDonald, noted that Lauren ran a strong opening five kilometres before having to pull out due to foot pain.

Looking Ahead
Both University of Ottawa teams will aim to build on these performances as they look toward the OUA Championships at the end of October. Next up for the Gee-Gees is Capital XC this coming Saturday at Mooney’s Bay, where they will be joined by the Ravens of Carleton and a number of Ottawa Lions runners.

For full results and photos from the meet, please visit our results page.

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Cassidy Conquers Sydney, Seaby Shines in Alabama, and Gardiner Helps McGill to Victory

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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 Sunday. Cassidy crossed the finish line in 1:38:35, overcoming the race’s technical challenges, including a grueling 317 meters of elevation gain. Japan’s Sho Watanabe and Kota Hokonuie followed in second and third, finishing in 1:42:21 and 1:42:23, respectively.

Following the race, Cassidy shared his thoughts on Instagram, saying:
“Felt really good out there today. One of the toughest courses, technical with 317m elevation gain. Wasn’t sure how it would go with the changes and some strong Japanese athletes this year. It’s a challenging course. Really happy with this.”

In Huntsville, Alabama, Maddie Seaby kicked off her sophomore season with an impressive showing at the Southern Showcase. Running for the University of Louisville, Seaby placed 18th overall with a time of 17:13.31, a significant improvement of nearly 50 seconds over her season opener last year. Her performance helped Louisville to a second-place team finish.

Meanwhile, back in Canada, Zoe Gardiner helped McGill University to victory at the McGill Invitational in Montreal. Gardiner finished 12th overall on the 6km course with a time of 23:48, contributing to McGill’s team title. A neuroscience student, Gardiner has a unique athletic background, having previously played for the Martlets soccer team in her first three years at McGill. Morgane McKay, another Ottawa Lions athlete and first-year student at McGill, placed 43rd in 26:16 but did not score for the team.

(Langley, Canada---27 July 2023) Maddie Seaby competing on day one of the Canadian Track and Field Championships at the Macleod Athletic Park Stadium. Copyright 2023 Miles Ryan Rowat/ Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Maddie Seaby Cracks 5000m Top-10 in California Opener

by ClublinkinbioUniversity

In what felt like the unofficial kick off to the outdoor season, Lions athletes put forward a number of outstanding performances over the past four days in California, Florida, Massachusetts, and even here in Ottawa. 

Starting on the west coast, over half a dozen Club athletes were in action at the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa. First on the track was Maddie Seaby in the 5000 metres and her result did not disappoint. The first year student at the University of Louisville put forward her second straight personal best at the distance, finishing in a time of 16 minutes and 35.43 seconds. Seaby’s previous best was 16:46.20 at the BU Valentine Invitational in February. 

At the Club level, Maddie’s time ranks her fourth all-time among U20 athletes and ninth overall. In addition, she is now just 5.43 seconds off Athletics Canada’s qualifying standard for this year’s World U20 Athletics Championship scheduled for Peru in September. 

Staying at Azusa, Stephen Evans showed he’s ready to attack the season as he opened up with a 1:48.80 effort for 800 metres following an injury that curtailed his indoor season. USport silver medalist David Adeleye had a tough time with his opener as he battled some strong winds in running 14.61 in the 110 metre hurdles. 

Rounding out the competing contingent at Bryan Clay, Keito Newman ran 55.32 for 400 metre hurdles while Sydney Smith posted a 2:09.65 in a tactical 800 metres. André Alie-Lamarche also opened up his 2024 campaign with a 3:52.05 effort over 1500m.

Fresh off being named to Canada’s entry at the World Relay Championships in The Bahamas next month, Lauren Gale was in action at the Tom Jones Memorial on the campus of the University of Florida. Repeating her performance from two weeks prior, Gale again ran 23.33 seconds for 200 metres, which ranks her third fastest in Canada. Over 400 metres, Gale posted a time of 52.40 seconds to sit equal sixth on the national rankings. 

Up the coast in Massachusetts, Josh Cassidy kicked off his Boston Marathon Weekend with a fifth place finish in the wheelchair 5k. His time of 10 minutes and 58 seconds left the Paralympian 28 seconds off the podium. Cassidy will be back on the road Monday morning for the full marathon where he will look to improve upon his 19th place from a year ago.

Closer to home, the high school season officially kicked off with the Louis-Riel Indoor Meet #2 as a pair of Lions gave a glimpse of what may be in store this spring. Colonel By’s Mason Brennan topped the senior boy’s high jump with a leap of 1.90 metres – height that moves him to equal number seven on the Club U18 all-time list. As well, Louis-Riel’s own, Zachary Jeggo, put together an impressive run of 39.08 seconds in the 300 metre hurdles. Impressively, the time beats his previous best at the distance despite running over hurdles three inches higher. 

Full results from Bryan Clay Invitational can be found on our website.

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

(Windsor, Canada---23 February 2024) Kathryn Moreland competing on Day 1 of the 2024 OUA Track And Field Championships in the Dennis Fairall Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Windsor. Copyright 2024 Miles Ryan Rowat / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Moreland named uOttawa Rookie of the Year

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While Spring was in the air Saturday, we were looking back on a strong winter season indoors as the University of Ottawa handed out their annual athletic awards. A total of five Gee-Gee athletes were recognized by the university for their excellence on the field of play. 

Combined events athlete Kathryn Moreland took home the honour of Garnet Rookie of the Year following a tremendous opening campaign in the garnet and grey. Moreland, who competes in the five event pentathlon, recorded an impressive three individual event personal bests enroute to an overall pentathlon best at the OUA Championships where she placed fourth in the field.

Also at the OUA Championships, Moreland ran leadoff on the Gee-Gees 4×400 metre relay team, putting the team at the front of the pack as they captured OUA bronze out of the slow section. Through that run Moreland also secured her first trip to the USports Championship where the Gee-Gees ran a seasonal best time of 3:54.99 and placed 12th in Canada.

Doyin Ogunremi, a teammate of Moreland’s on the 4×400 metre relay, was recognized Saturday night as the Gee-Gees women’s track and field Most Valuable Player. In addition to  her success on the 4×400 metre relay team, the fourth year student helped this year’s 4×200 metre squad to a place in the national final after they narrowly missed the school record by seven hundredths of a second. 

Beyond her relay success, a massive highlight of Ogunremi’s season will undoubtedly be her school record performance at 300 metres. Running at the Ravens Last Chance Meet, Doyin erased a second off her previous best – running 38.73 seconds to become the first woman in school history to break the 39 second barrier. She would go on to finish fourth in the same event at the OUA Championships and 11th at USports. 

The men’s track and field MVP went to third year student David Moulongou. A team leader, Moulongou put up the 10th fastest time in school history for 300 metres (34.70) – arguably the deepest event in Gee-Gee history. In addition, during his only run at the 60 metre hurdles, Moulongou put up the 13th fastest performance in school history. 

Looking back to the fall season, André Alie-Lamarche and Melina Hamel were each recognized as the men’s and women’s cross country team MVP’s. Alie-Lamarche had a standout season, earning OUA Second Team All-Star recognition for his eighth place finish before going on to a career best 28th place finish at the USports Championship. 

Hamel, a rookie on the cross country team, was the Gee-Gees top finisher at the OUA Championships, finishing 46th overall. In fact, she was the team’s top finisher at all four competitions the Gee-Gees competed in during the season. 

(Windsor, Canada---23 February 2024) David Adeleye competing on Day 1 of the 2024 OUA Track And Field Championships in the Dennis Fairall Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Windsor. Copyright 2024 Miles Ryan Rowat / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Adeleye sets Club U23 record at USports Championship

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When David Adeleye opened up the 2024 USports Track and Field Championships by equalling his Club U23 record in the 60 metre hurdles, we knew we were in for something special. An hour later the fourth year kinesiology student at the University of Toronto stepped back on the track inside the Jim Daly Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Manitoba and did not disappoint. 

Adeleye crossed the line in blistering time of 7.83 seconds in the final to take home the silver medal – an upgrade from the bronze he won in 2022. As well, his time again set another Club U23 record and also moved David to fourth all-time among Canadian U23 hurdlers.

Toronto teammate Paulina Procyk also found her way into a hurdle final on Friday night. Unfortunately for the fourth year kinesiology student, her finals experience did not produce a similar result. After posting the second fastest time of her career (8.69) to make the final, Procyk ran into hurdle three and ended with a DNF beside her name.

In the field, a pair of throwers from Carleton did not disappoint at the national championships. Graduate student Briana Asiamah kicked things off Friday by matching her pre-event ranking with a fifth place finish. It was Asiamah’s highest finish in three appearances at the championship as she put the 4 kilogram ball out to a distance of 12.97 metres. 

The Gee-Gees Jessica Gyamfi finished eighth with a best throw of 11.93 metres

On the men’s side, Connor Fraser continued to do what he has done all season – break records. Fraser’s throw of 15.35 metres bested his own school record by eight centimetres as he placed sixth overall to move up one spot from his pre-event rankings. The second year criminology student broke the Ravens shot put record a total of four times over his eight meet season. 

A quartet of Gee-Gees narrowly missed a school record of their own. The 4×200 metre relay team of Katie Manor, Emma Martins, Doyin Ogunremi, and Bianca Borgella posted a scorching time of 1:41.88 to nab the eighth and final qualifying spot out of Thursday’s heats. Their performance was just seven hundredths of a second off the existing school record set in 2016. The team was unable to improve on their time in the final and would finish eighth overall.

Also in the women’s 4×200 metre relay, Charlotte Murchison was a member of York University’s team that placed sixth while Audrey Gilmour ran the third leg for McGill as they finished seventh.

Other Lions results from the USports Championship included:

  • Brooklyn McCormick (Toronto) 4x800m – 9:04.06 (7th)
  • Katie Manor (Ottawa) 60m – 7.60 (9th)
  • Brooklyn McCormick (Toronto) 4x400m – 3:53.17 (10th)
  • Lizzy Vroom (Queen’s) 4x800m – 9:05.96 (10th)
  • Doyin Ogunremi (Ottawa) 300m – 40.17 (11th)
  • Kathryn Moreland, Sia Mahajan, Kennedy Banton-Lindsay, Doyin Ogunremi (Ottawa) 4x400m – 3:54.99 (12th)
  • Nolan Legare (Queen’s) 4x800m – 8:08.65 (12th)

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

Updated rankings are also available:

Ottawa Lions
University of Ottawa Gee-Gees
Carleton University Ravens

(Quebec City, Canada---23 February 2024) Brianna Asiamah competes in the shot put at the 2024 RSEQ University Championships held at the University of Laval. Photograph Copyright 2024 Sean Burges / Mundo Sport Images. If posting to social media please tag @mundosportimages

Shot putters lead Ravens at RSEQ Championship

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While Canadians associate winter with ice, the slippery surface is not something typically associated with indoor track and field. However, the Carleton University throwers may beg to differ after their slippery experience at the RSEQ Championships in Quebec City last weekend.

Competing on a well-worn portable circle at the PEPS (Pavillon de l’éducation physique et des sports de l’Université Laval), Carleton’s two nationally ranked shot putters had to adjust to their environment when they discovered they could nearly skate across the shot put ring. 

Graduate student Brianna Asiamah shifted her entire approach to the event because of the circle’s slippery feeling. Despite Asiamah scaling back her full rotation throw down to a half turn, she still emerged victorious with a winning throw of 12.48 metres on her first attempt. While the distance was nearly a metre off her school record, Asiamah finished more than a metre and a half ahead of her nearest competitor. With her victory, Brianna also secured her third straight ticket at the USports Championship.

In the men’s shot put, second year student Connor Fraser may have benefitted from his years of experience playing competitive hockey as he seemed unfettered by the slippery conditions. Fraser pushed the 16 pound ball out to a distance of 15.05 metres, less than a foot off his school record, to claim the silver medal. 

On the track, McGill University sophomore Luca Nicoletti had a very productive first RSEQ Championship after missing last season to an injury. Nicoletti opened the weekend of competition on Friday night by helping the Red Birds to victory in the 4×200 metre relay. He would follow up on day two with an individual medal of his own. The engineering student was clocked in a time of 35.71 seconds as he took home the bronze over 300 metres. 

To close out the RSEQ Championships,Audrey Gilmour picked up a bronze medal of her own in the 4×400 metre. Also running for McGill, Gilmour ran the third leg for the Martlets as they finished in 4:00.55, just seven tenths of a second behind Sherbrooke’s silver medal run.

For complete results and photos from the RSEQ Championships, please visit our results page.

For updated Carleton Ravens all-time rankings, please visit https://milesrowat.shinyapps.io/ravenstf_rankings/