The Ondaatje Challenge has a long and respected history at Lakefield College School and it consists of four distinct events (a 10km run, 15km bike ride, 3km solo paddle, and 800m swim) and three levels of recognition—a hearty handshake for those completing any of the four events, a certificate for those completing all four events, and the prestigious Ondaatje medal for the few that meet the time standard of excellence for all four events.
On Thursday, April 18, the Ondaatje Medal Challenge began with the 10km time trial on the Rotary Trail in Lakefield. Congratulations to all the runners who came out!
“Congratulations to everyone on a great 10k run—it is an achievement regardless of your time or placing.” - Mr. Harris (Cross Country Running Coach)
Will Peach '24 00:41:26 *
Nate Andras '24 00:41:35 *
Will White '24 00:46:01
Griff Muir '24 00:46:38
Sam Eisen-Webne '24 00:48:00
Nathan Smith '24 00:48:04
Lucas Garcia Alonso '24 00:48:16
Xavier Nadeau '24 00:48:16
Katelyn Hansen '24 00:50:12 *
Morgan Harris-Stoertz '24 00:50:12 *
Ashley Hansen '24 00:50:22 *
Lach Thompson '24 00:51:27
Luke Newbigging '24 00:52:31
Simon Spivey 'STF 00:53:26
Willow Roberts '24 00:53:42
Winston Wang '24 00:53:43
Nikita Zhdanov '25 00:54:23
Gabi Brown '24 00:54:31
Melanie Walter '24 00:55:35
Rupert Creasy '26 00:55:35
Blake Dobson '26 00:57:09
Axel Zeitlinger Fontana '26 00:57:53
Fiona Pazari '24 00:58:40
Max Cantelon '24 01:00:32
Leyla Kembar '24 01:00:38
Catharina Ammermann '25 01:06:18
Martha '26 01:06:18
AJ Cooper '25 01:06:57
Logan Snopek '24 01:07:02
Kayleigh Bélanger-Besner '24 01:10:31
* = Ondaatje Standard met
This year, the Ondaatje Challenge standards are:
10km Run Male — 43:43
10km Run Female — 52:41
15km Road Bike Female — 33:29
15km Hybrid Bike Female — 36:51
15km Mtn Bike Female — 35:51
15km Road Bike Male — 29:48
15km Hybrid Bike Male — 32:22
15km Mtn Bike Male — 33:49
2km Solo Paddle Male — 20:28
2km Solo Paddle Female — 22:20
600m Swim Female — 12:40
600m Swim Male — 12:14