Track & Field | 1/12/2026 4:00:00 PM
The York University Lions track and field team delivered a historic performance at the University of Windsor's Dennis Fairall Fieldhouse on January 9-10. Leaving their mark on the annual Can-Am Classic, the Lions secured two new school records, 15 U SPORTS-ranked podium finishes, and two automatic national qualifying marks.
The weekend was defined by high-stakes breakthroughs, as York athletes achieved 14 personal bests and 36 OUA qualifying performances, signaling a dominant start to the 2026 season.
The highlight of the meet belonged to Tristan Boateng, who shattered the York high jump record twice in a single afternoon. Boateng surpassed the long-standing record of 2.12m (held by Richard Duncan since 1993) by clearing 2.14m, before ultimately setting the new benchmark at 2.18m. With this performance, Boateng officially moves to No. 1 in the U SPORTS rankings.
On the triple jump runway, Arwin Mathivathanan continued his ascent by breaking his own school record. His leap of 15.51m secured gold and an automatic U SPORTS qualifying mark. Mathivathanan led a historic York sweep of the triple jump podium and added a second gold medal in the long jump (7.16m).
Rookie Samuel Pinceau proved to be a versatile powerhouse. Pinceau earned a bronze in the 60m hurdles, set two personal bests, and served as the anchor for the men's 4x200m relay team, leading them to a silver medal. He is currently ranked 5th in the nation.
On the women's side, Sophia DiMarino headlined the track events. After securing a silver in the 600m with a new personal best, she anchored the women's 4x400m relay team to a gold-medal finish. The relay squad now holds the No. 1 ranking in U SPORTS.
Notable Finishes & Personal Bests
Podium Results Summary
York Top 10 All-Time List Updates
LOOKING AHEAD:
Up next, the Lions will be on the road again next weekend (Jan. 16) for the Ottawa Winter Classic.
