Ondaatje Challenge '15
10 km Run
The Ondaatje Medal Challenge began with the 10 km time trial on the Rotary Trail in Lakefield. High temperatures proved to be a challenge for all athletes competing. However, standout performances came from South African exchange student Tomon Nieuwstadt who ran the 10km course in the fastest time in recent memory (36:17), Niklas Filkhorn (41:38), Sophie Welch (48:46) and Caroline Dupuis (57:09)
The Ondaatje Medal Challenge began with the 10 km time trial on the Rotary Trail in Lakefield. High temperatures proved to be a challenge for all athletes competing. However, standout performances came from South African exchange student Tomon Nieuwstadt who ran the 10km course in the fastest time in recent memory (36:17), Niklas Filkhorn (41:38), Sophie Welch (48:46) and Caroline Dupuis (57:09)
Congratulations to all runners who came out.
The following students made the Ondaatje Standard for the run:
Men: Timon Nieuwstadt, Niklas Filkorn, Michael Mackenzie, Nico Schorlemer, Raul Ceron, Calum Cook, John McConkey, Simon Miller, Cameron Maltman, Jake Fell, Matt Williams, Michael Betteo.
Women: Sophie Welch
Special thanks to student volunteers Asha Trott, Vanessa Smith, Valerya Syrovatska, Antoine Labbé, Marlo Groh, Habib Diabate and Julius Siekmann.
650m Swim
The last Ondaatje Medal Challenge event took place in the cold waters of Lake Katchawanooka. Jake Fell and Calum Cook hit the final standard of the run, bike, paddle, swim and will be awarded the coveted Ondaatje Medal. Congratulations to everyone who contended in these rigorous events.
Thank you to Heather Drysdale and Simon Spivey for the photos!
In order to receive the Ondaatje medal, one must compete and meet the qualifying time in all four of the Ondaatje Medal Challenge events – the 10 km run, the 15 km cycle, the 3 km solo paddle and the 650 m swim.
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We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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