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June 7, 2025

Kole Chapman is a OFSAA champion.

The LCCVI Junior won the Mens 300M Hurdles at the provincial championship in Toronto Staurday.

Chapman gained his berth to the finals with a heat time of 40.09 second – the fastest in the field. 

Then, he ran the final race at 40.33. Less than a half second separated Chapman and the top four runners.

Also today, Meagan Munro placed 13th in the 300M hurdles with a time of 47.56.

Kinser Rivet of Lambton-Kent Composite is competing in the Junior Long Jump and North Lambton’s Emma Smith did not start in the Women’s 800m Intellectually Impaired raise. She is the defending champion.

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