The York University Lions cross country team kicked off the 2024 season on Saturday at the Vigars & Salters Western Invitational from the Thames Valley Golf Course in London. 

York had seven men and four women compete at the meet. The men's team finished in 11th place, while the women did not score due to not having the required minimum of five competitors. 

YORK RESULTS – VIGARS & SALTERS WESTERN INVITATIONAL 

Men's 8km 

65. Marco Volpi – 28:18 (SB) 

107. Oliver Waddington – 30:06 (SB) 

109. David Akerman – 30:14 (SB) 

114. Michael Muravchik – 30:37 (SB) 

123. Arthur Fernandes – 31:48 (SB) 

125. Toluwani Adebajo – 31:54 (SB) 

134. Ashwin Dileepan – 34.29 (SB) 

Women's 8km 

64. Laura Peters – 34:03 (SB) 

82. Riyaa Balakrishnan – 35:36 (SB) 

105. Malak Elghobashy – 38:43 (SB) 

106. Teresa Muggeridge – 38.47 (SB) 

The Lions head to Waterloo this weekend for the Don Mills Open hosted by the Waterloo Warriors. The meet is set for Sept. 28.