In a weekend jam-packed with marathoning, New Tecumseth, Ont.’s Ana Laura Fray delivered probably the most spectacular performances of all. On Sunday, the 48-year-old made a strong assertion on the Toronto Marathon, blazing to an general ladies’s victory in 2:50:40 and proving that age isn’t any barrier to excellence.
Her win was a standout second amongst unimaginable outcomes from throughout the nation, together with the BMO Vancouver Marathon and the Georgina Spring Fling in Ontario.
“Should you had informed me 15 years in the past after I ran my first half marathon in Toronto, that right this moment I’d be the winner of the total distance, I’d not have believed you!” Fray wrote on Instagram. “And but, right here I’m, breaking the tape at 48 years outdated.”
The 2025 Toronto Marathon marked her twenty seventh time tackling the 42.2-km occasion; even at 48, her performances sit in need of her private greatest of two:46 by a mere 4 minutes. Fray’s coach, Emily Setlack, shocked her by coming into the race herself and working beside Fray all through; Setlack took second general in 2:50:42. “I couldn’t be extra grateful for having her working with me and throwing a bunch of optimistic ideas my manner as I fought all through the race,” Fray stated.
The excellent run comes regardless of Fray’s late begin to coaching as a result of damage.
Toronto Marathon outcomes
The Toronto Marathon introduced its regular slew of highway closures–and a showcase of excellent efforts, with Ontario athletes main the best way. Listed here are the general podium finishers.
Males
- Phil White (U.S.) – 2:23:58
- Lloyd MacKinnon (Kingston, Ont.) – 2:30:24
- Cesar Moreno Quiroz (Toronto) – 2:34:47
Girls
- Ana Laura Fray (New Tecumseth, Ont.) – 2:50:40
- Emily Setlack (Trenton, Ont.) – 2:50:42
- Kathie Rosselot (U.S.) – 2:55:05
Non-binary
- Jocelyn Stericker (Kitchener, Ont.) – 3:57:39
- Yunjeong Lee (Markham, Ont.) – 4:25:25
- Mac Mc Calman (Hamilton) – 4:32:35
Full outcomes right here.
BMO Vancouver Marathon outcomes
The BMO Vancouver Marathon noticed stable performances by Canadian favourites, with 2023 champion Dayna Pidhoresky of Windsor, Ont. returning to reclaim her title in a brisk 2:35:07.
Males
- Dominic Arce (U.S.) – 2:14:33
- Tristan Woodfine (Cobden, Ont.) – 2:16:53
- Yuki Kawauchi (Japan) – 2:18:17
Girls
- Dayna Pidhoresky (Windsor, Ont.) – 2:35:07
- Lindsay Lamrock (P.E.I.) – 2:39:50
- Claire Sumner (Calgary) – 2:45:27
Full outcomes right here.
BMO Vancouver half-marathon outcomes
Canada’s highway racing star Andrew Davies highlighted Sunday’s half-marathon performances in Vancouver, persevering with his dominant streak with a 1:04:10 to win by over a minute.
Males
- Andrew Davies (Sarnia, Ont.) – 1:04:10
- Ben Preisner (Oakville, Ont.) – 1:05:10
- Harry Halford (U.Ok.) – 1:05:24.
Girls
- Melissa Paauwe (Calgary) – 1:17:11
- Nicole Esplin (U.S.) – 1:17:33
- Jouen Chang (Langley, B.C.) – 1:19:25
Full outcomes right here.
Georgina Spring Fling outcomes
A favorite for residents of the GTA, the spring version of the Georgina Marathon delivered as soon as once more alongside the shores of Lake Simcoe.
Males
- Brent Scheibelhut (Toronto) – 2:34:25
- Jack Smith (Barrie, Ont.) – 2:35:31
- Jonathan Bradnam (Welland, Ont.) – 2:41:19
Girls
- Kristen Joudrey (East York, Ont.) – 3:01:53
- Cathy Maggiacomo (Brantford, Ont.) – 3:11:07
- Emily Mattei (Vaughan, Ont.) – 3:12:49
Full outcomes right here.