Eric Brathwaite was added to the Lions coaching staff in 2017, returning to the program where he experienced tremendous success as a student-athlete for five seasons. Throughout his career he won six individual OUA medals and three at the CIS championships in the throwing events, including the national gold medal in the shot put in 2014. He was a two-time OUA field events most valuable performer and earned the national award in 2015. He was also part of the team that won the CIS banner in 2014, York’s first since 1984, as well as team bronze medals in 2013 and 2015.
Brathwaite graduated from York in 2015 with a degree in urban studies. He holds York’s all-time record in the shot put and ranks second in the weight throw. He is still an active competitor, including winning a silver medal at the 2017 Canadian track and field championships.
