Last stand on the Plains of Abraham Connor Darlington and his historic final cross-country race as a Marauder
By: Eamon Hillis As Conor Darlington toed the Plains of Abraham on Nov. 12 in what would be his last cross-country race as a Marauder, few could have predicted the events that were to transpire. Darlington entered the University Sports Cross Country Championships in Quebec City as an outside contender. However, he rose to the occasion to conquer a challenging course and win bronze. It was a historic accomplishment, and one that places...
First foot forward The McMaster cross country team gets set for the long season ahead
The Canadian Interuniversity Sport top ten cross country rankings were released, with both Mac’s men’s and women’s team sitting safely within the top ten after finishing second and fourth at the Western Invitational. On the men’s side, McMaster is currently ranked sixth in the country, led by team veteran Connor Darlington. The fifth-year runner posted the fastest time for Mac at Western, running 25.01.7 and finishing fifth. Despite...
The road less traveled Senior runner Emily Nowak talks cross country, training, and expectations for her last year
The start of a cross country race is intimidating. Over 100 runners stare down a difficult course alongside their competitors, ready to fight for every stride. It takes a special type of athlete to rise to the challenge, and that athlete is Emily Nowak. A fourth-year senior, Nowak has started her season strong, putting up the seventh fastest time overall and the second fastest by a Canadian at the University of Buffalo Stampede, a...
That time of the year With playoff season upon us, see which Marauder teams claimed medals and which ones are still competing
Men’s basketball There is no doubt that the McMaster Men’s Basketball team was quite a sight to witness this year. They won huge games against Windsor, Ottawa and Brock and were placed in the country’s Top 10 all season long. The team has big dreams and before they look to compete on the national stage for the CIS Championship banner, they need to focus on the match-up they have on Saturday, March 5. They will find out their...
Best of Marauders – 2015
Women’s Rugby For the first time in program history, the team was able to claim the Monilex trophy. The Marauders defeated host Queen’s Gaels in a 27-3 victory for the CIS championship title. Cross Country Both the men’s and women’s team ended with great results at the CIS Championship meet. The men finished in fourth place, while the women came in sixth. Men’s Volleyball This talented Marauders team remains the group to...
The groups of seven Get to know the top seven runners on the McMaster Cross Country Team
Men’s Blair Morgan Coming off a strong summer season setting four personal bests on the track, Morgan is in the best position he has been in his McMaster career. The engineer is also in his third season as the Men’s team captain and hopes to lead the team to a CIS medal. Connor Darlington Though he is a 1500m specialist on the track, Darlington’s strength over the longer distances is clear. This year’s OUA Championships saw him...
