Athletics Canada announced today that Glenroy Gilbert of Ottawa, Ont., will lead the men’s 4x100-metres relay program effective immediately through to the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China. “The decision was made to help ensure the men’s 4x100-me ...
Karelle Edwards chosen as Ottawa’s Pan Am torchbearer
Orléans resident Karelle Edwards, an Olympic-hopeful in hurdling, has been chosen as Ottawa’s Pan American Games torchbearer. The city was given the opportunity to choose one torchbearer, and put out a call for nominations in January. Edwards said her fat ...
Biswal Golden at ECAC Championships
If you were to draw up the game plan for one week out from the NCAA Championships, you could look to Divya Biswal's performance at the ECAC Division III Championships at Springfield College in Massachusetts. The St. Lawrence University senior got things o ...
Frizell third in Japan Grand Prix
For four rounds she was in the lead, briefly holding the world lead, but Sultana Frizell's best throw of 73.66m would be passed by two in the final round as she finished third at the Seiko Grand Prix on Sunday. Despite the final round defeat, Frizell was ...
Busy weekend for Lions athletes
It was another busy weekend for Lions athletes as the the NCAA season is swinging into full steam, the high school outdoor season just kicked off and the club was well represented at the IAAF World Relays in Bahamas. At the Payton Jordan Invitational in S ...
Relays highlight weekend for Lions
It was all about the relay meets this past weekend with the famous Drake and Penn Relays capturing the continent's attention. At the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa it was strictly relay running for Lions athletes Adam Palamar and Matt Bedard. Palamar go ...
Jane Wardlaw, 1929 – 2015
The Ottawa Lions mourn the loss of long time club volunteer Jane Wardlaw who passed away Saturday at the age of 85. Jane, along with her husband of 61 years, Bob, were instrumental in the running of the club during its initial 15 years of existence as th ...
Nedow Surpasses World Standard
Last night on a crowed downtown street in Lawrence, Kansas re-minted Ottawa Lion shot putter Tim Nedow opened his 2015 season and began his march to Beijing. Finishing fourth, with a best effort of 20.52m Friday night, the Brockville native surpassed the ...
Lions recognized at University of Ottawa Athletics Banquet
As the University of Ottawa gathered tonight to celebrate the best in Gee-Gee athletics from the past eight months, four Lions athletes were honoured for their performances across cross country and track and field. The winners were as follows: MATHIEU VIE ...
Dome closed Saturday April 11
Dear Members, Due to circumstances beyond our control the Dome will be closed for all training Saturday April 11 2015. Sorry to all Coaches and Athletes for the inconvenience. Ottawa Lions