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:
The Lions will be on the road again next weekend attending four meets, the Akron Campbell Invitational, the Don Wright team challenge, the Fred Foot Classic, and the Windsor Indoor Open.
