Ondaatje Challenge 2026: 640m Swim
The fourth and final event in the 2026 Ondaatje Challenge took place on the morning of June 3 as 17 students gathered at the waterfront for the annual 640m swim.
Under clear skies and ideal conditions, competitors completed the final test of endurance in this year's challenge series. Following the run, bike, and paddle events, the swim marked the culmination of weeks of preparation, determination, and perseverance as students worked toward earning the prestigious Ondaatje Medal.
The time standards for the Ondaatje Medal require students to complete each event within 10 percent of the average winning time from the last 10 years.
Congratulations to all who participated, and thank you to the staff members who volunteered their time and support throughout the Ondaatje Challenge season.
This year, the standards were:
12:40 – 640m Swim Female
12:14 – 640m Swim Male
12:14 – 640m Swim Male
640m Swim Male
11:38 Chris Niehaus ’27*
14:52 Jay Fruchet ’26
15:31 Marcos Dayan Sutton ’27
16:10 Joshua Kent ’26
18:02 Griffin Rutherford ’26
19:19 Henry Maquinay ’28
19:28 Frank Zhang ’27
21:53 Teddy Macdonnell ’27
11:38 Chris Niehaus ’27*
14:52 Jay Fruchet ’26
15:31 Marcos Dayan Sutton ’27
16:10 Joshua Kent ’26
18:02 Griffin Rutherford ’26
19:19 Henry Maquinay ’28
19:28 Frank Zhang ’27
21:53 Teddy Macdonnell ’27
640m Swim Female
12:12 Charlotte Brown ’30*
13:09 Somers Stevenson ’26
14:54 Madeleine Arbo ’26
17:23 Skye Harris-Stoertz ’26
18:35 Jenna Quinn ’26
18:36 Lora Ross ’26
18:54 Charlotte Capombassis ’26
19:19 Alexis Dreossi ’27
19:46 Jorja Layland ’27
12:12 Charlotte Brown ’30*
13:09 Somers Stevenson ’26
14:54 Madeleine Arbo ’26
17:23 Skye Harris-Stoertz ’26
18:35 Jenna Quinn ’26
18:36 Lora Ross ’26
18:54 Charlotte Capombassis ’26
19:19 Alexis Dreossi ’27
19:46 Jorja Layland ’27
*= standard met
With all four events now complete, participants await the final Ondaatje Challenge standings and the announcement of this year's Ondaatje Medal recipients. The challenge remains one of Lakefield College School's most demanding traditions, recognizing students who demonstrate exceptional commitment, resilience, and all-around fitness across running, cycling, paddling, and swimming.
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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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