Cross Country | 11/11/2025 1:45:00 PM

This past Saturday, the York University Lions women's cross-country team raced the 8km distance on the national stage at the U SPORTS National Championship in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The cold November weather provided the ultimate, challenging conditions for the event. The Lions finished the competitive day in 21st place overall. Leading the way for the team was first-year Lion Anastasia Kirova, whose strong performance is a powerful signal of the program's promising future. 

YORK RESULTS – U SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP  

Women 8km  

99. Anastasia Kirova – 31:09.00 

129. Evelyn Wang – 31:44.00 

147. Riyaa Balakrishnan – 32:17.00 

167. Malak Elghobashy – 33:57.00 

169. Ava Sparkes – 34:13.00 

170. Grace Whitley – 34:32.00 

172. Teresa Muggeridge – 35:02.00 

LOOKING AHEAD:
With strong cross-country endurance to build upon, several athletes are now transitioning their training to the indoor track and field season, eager to maintain their current form.