May 7, 2012
OUA’S WOMEN OF INFLUENCE: KATHRYN PISTOR
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) will recognize the top female scholar-athletes from across the province at a luncheon on Tuesday, May 8 from 12:30-2:30pm at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont.
April 30, 2012
NOVIA FINISHES SECOND AT PENN RELAYS
York University Lions track and field athlete Daniel Novia won the silver medal in the hammer throw at the prestigious Penn Relays this past weekend in Philadelphia.
April 30, 2012
OTTEY, FOOT TO BE INDUCTED INTO ATHLETICS CANADA HALL OF FAME
Athletics Canada announced on Monday (April 30) that York University Lions track and field assistant coach Milt Ottey is one of five athletes who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.
April 25, 2012
FIVE LIONS TO REPRESENT YORK AT PENN RELAYS
Five members of the York University Lions track and field team will be travelling to Philadelphia this weekend for the prestigious Penn Relays.
April 25, 2012
PARKINSON NAMED COACH FOR NACAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Athletics Canada announced on Tuesday (April 24) that York University Lions assistant track and field coach Richard Parkinson has been named the throws coach for the 2012 North America, Central America and Caribbean (NACAC) under-23 championships.
March 29, 2012
RICHARDS-KWOK, HUMANA-PAREDES NAMED ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
York University Lions track and field athlete Dontae Richards-Kwok and volleyball player Melissa Humana-Paredes were named the male and female athletes of the year on Thursday (March 29) at the 44th annual Interuniversity Sport Banquet.
March 14, 2012
RICHARDS-KWOK NAMED CIS MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
York University Lions track and field athlete Dontae Richards-Kwok was named the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) male athlete of the week for period ending March 11.
March 13, 2012
RICHARDS-KWOK NAMED OUA MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
York University Lions track and field athlete Dontae Richards-Kwok was named the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Pioneer Energy male athlete of the week for the week of Mar. 12.
March 12, 2012
RICHARDS-KWOK, OBROCHTA NAMED ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Track and field athletes Dontae Richards-Kwok and Kristin Obrochta were named York’s male and female athletes of the week, respectively, for the week of Mar. 12.
March 10, 2012
LIONS FINISH FOURTH, EIGHTH AT CIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The York University Lions men’s track and field team finished in fourth place at the CIS championships on Saturday (Mar. 10) at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, while the women ended the meet in eighth place.
March 9, 2012
LIONS WIN FOUR MEDALS ON DAY 2 OF CIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The York University Lions track and field team won four more medals at the CIS championships on Friday (Mar. 9), capturing two golds, one silver and one bronze on Day 2 at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg.
March 8, 2012
LIONS STRIKE GOLD ON DAY 1 OF CIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The York University Lions track and field team began the 2012 CIS championships with a bang on Thursday (Mar. 8), winning two gold medals and one silver on the first day of competition at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg.
March 6, 2012
LIONS OFF TO WINNIPEG FOR CIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The York University Lions track and field team is gearing up for its biggest meet of the season and will be in Winnipeg later this week to compete at the 2012 Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Track and Field Championships.
March 6, 2012
MCKAY NAMED OUA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
York University track and field athlete David McKay was named the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) male rookie of the year on Wednesday (Feb. 29).
February 27, 2012
McKAY, PETROV NAMED ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Track and field athletes David McKay and Elizabeth Petrov were named York’s male and female athletes of the week, respectively, for the week of Feb. 27.
February 27, 2012
FIVE LIONS CROWNED OUA CHAMPIONS AT CHAMPIONSHIPS
The York University Lions’ track and field team competed at the OUA championship this weekend (Feb. 24-25) at the Toronto Track and Field Centre, tallying a total of 13 medals, including five OUA champions.
February 25, 2012
LANCERS REPEAT AS OUA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONS
The University of Windsor Lancers men’s and women’s track and field teams repeated as champions on Saturday (Feb. 25), each finishing atop the team standings at the 2012 OUA Track and Field Championships at the Toronto Track and Field Centre.
February 24, 2012
WINDSOR LEADS ON DAY 1 OF OUA TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
The University of Windsor Lancers top the team standings in both the men’s and women’s divisions at the 2012 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Track and Field Championships, taking place at the Toronto Track and Field Centre this weekend (Feb. 24-25).
February 21, 2012
LIONS IMPRESS AT FINAL MEET BEFORE OUA CHAMPIONSHIPS
With only a week away from the OUA championships, the York University track and field team competed at the Hal Brown Track Meet on Friday (Feb. 17) at the University of Toronto.
February 19, 2012
YORK WELCOMES OUA TRACK AND FIELD’S BEST THIS WEEKEND
The best track and field student-athletes from across the province will be at York University this weekend for the 2012 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Track and Field Championships, which are being held at the Toronto Track and Field Centre Feb. 24-25.
February 13, 2012
RICHARDS-KWOK, HUMANA-PAREDES NAMED ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Track and field athlete Dontae Richards-Kwok and volleyball player Melissa Humana-Paredes were named York’s male and female athletes of the week, respectively, for the week of Feb. 13.
February 13, 2012
LIONS EARN 14 MEDALS IN WINDSOR AND AKRON
The York University Lions track and field team were at the University of Windsor and the University of Akron (Ohio) this past weekend (Feb. 10-11). The Lions earned two gold medals in Windsor; while earning three in Akron, with a total of 14 medals.
February 6, 2012
SZETO, APPIAH NAMED ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Volleyball player Ray Szeto and track and field athlete Cynthia Appiah were named York’s male and female athletes of the week, respectively, for the week of Feb. 6.
February 6, 2012
10 SENIORS HONOURED AT 41ST YORK OPEN
Ten senior members of the York University Lions track and field team who will be graduating at the end of the season were honoured at the 41st annual York Open meet on Saturday (Feb. 4) for their contributions to the Lions cross country and track and field programs.
February 4, 2012
14 MEDALS FOR LIONS AT 41st ANNUAL YORK OPEN
The York University Lions track and field team earned 14 top-three finishes at the 41st annual York Open on Saturday (Feb. 4) at the Toronto Track and Field Centre.
February 2, 2012
41ST YORK OPEN IS AT TTFC THIS WEEKEND
The York University Lions track and field team will compete at home for the last time this weekend before hosting the 2012 OUA championships later this month, at the 41st annual York Open at the Toronto Track and Field Centre.
January 30, 2012
NOVIA, BOGACKI NAMED ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Men's track & field athlete, Daniel Novia and women's hockey player Jessalyn Bogacki were named York’s male and female athletes of the week, respectively, for the week of Jan. 30.
January 30, 2012
LIONS FINISH SECOND AT MCGILL TEAM CHALLENGE
The York University Lions track and field team continued their impressive season by returning home with a second place finish at the 17th annual McGill Team Challenge, missing out on the overall title by a mere 0.67 points this past weekend in Montreal.
January 24, 2012
APPIAH NAMED OUA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
York University Lions track and field athlete Cynthia Appiah was named the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Pioneer Energy female athlete of the week for the week of Jan. 23.
January 23, 2012
TYNDALE, APPIAH NAMED YORK ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Basketball player David Tyndale and track and field athlete Cynthia Appiah were named York’s male and female athletes of the week, respectively, for the week of Jan. 23.
January 17, 2012
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL UP TO NO. 9 IN CIS RANKINGS
The York University Lions women’s volleyball team rose to No. 9 in the CIS national rankings on Tuesday (Jan. 17) thanks to a solid pair of wins at home last weekend.
January 16, 2012
CHARLTON, WILKERSON NAMED ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Men's track & field athlete, Ryan Charlton and women's volleyball player Brandie Wilkerson were named York’s male and female athletes of the week, respectively, for the week of Jan. 16.
January 10, 2012
THREE LIONS TEAMS IN NATIONAL RANKINGS
The York University Lions men’s track and field, women’s track and field and women’s volleyball teams are all in this week’s CIS Top 10 national rankings.
December 6, 2011
2011-12 TRACK AND FIELD SEASON PREVIEW
The York University Lions track and field teams are now in full swing with the start of their seasons underway, and both teams have their sights set on a fast start and a strong finish as they chase multiple medals and improvements in the team standings.
December 2, 2011
DOTSON NAMED TO CANADA SUMMER GAMES STAFF
Athletics Ontario has announced that York University Lions track and field coach Colleen Dotson was named to the Ontario Team coaching staff for the 2013 Canada Summer Games.
September 20, 2011
RICHARDS-KWOK NAMED TO CANADIAN PAN AM TEAM
York University Lions track and field athlete Dontae Richards-Kwok was one of 17 athletes named to the Canadian team for the 2011 Pan American Games.
August 19, 2011
RICHARDS-KWOK FINISHES 8TH IN FISU 100M
York University Lions sprinter Dontae Richards-Kwok finished in eighth place in the 100m event at the 26th Summer Universiade in Shenzhen, China on Wednesday (Aug. 17).
August 16, 2011
SPRINTER RICHARDS-KWOK HIGHLIGHTS DAY 1
Despite only one final scheduled on the first day of athletics competition at the 26th Summer Universiade, Canada put together a number of encouraging performances with eight athletes advancing beyond the first round of their respective events.
July 18, 2011
RICHARDS-KWOK TO REPRESENT CANADA AT FISU GAMES
Canadian Interuniversity Sport and Athletics Canada announced on Monday (July 18) that Dontae Richards-Kwok is one of 37 student-athletes who will represent Canada in track and field at the 26th Summer Universiade in August in Shenzhen, China.
July 14, 2011
MADDEX HIGHLIGHTS NEWEST TRACK AND FIELD LIONS
Ashlea Maddex, the 2011 OUA track rookie of the year, has joined the York University Lions track and field team and will begin competing for the squad this fall.
June 27, 2011
MOSELEY, THERIAU GO 1-2 AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
York University Lions track and field athletes Ingvar Moseley and Chris Theriau won gold and silver medals, respectively, in the 110m hurdles at the Canadian national track and field championships in Calgary this past weekend.
June 16, 2011
FIVE ATHLETES ADDED TO WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
The York University Lions women’s track and field team got a boost this week with the addition of five student-athletes to the squad for the upcoming 2011-12 season.
June 15, 2011
MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TEAM ADDS NINE NEW MEMBERS
The York University Lions men’s track and field team will be strong once again this season with the addition of nine new student-athletes who will provide depth throughout the line-up, particularly in the field events.
May 27, 2011
BC POLE VAULTERS JOINING LIONS THIS FALL
A pair of pole vaulters from British Columbia have committed to join the York University Lions track and field team for the fall of 2011.
May 3, 2011
LIONS START OUTDOOR SEASON STRONG AT SPRING OPEN
Past and present members of the York University Lions track and field team began the 2011 outdoor season on a high note with several top finishes at the 3rd annual York University Lions Spring Open this past weekend (April 30).
