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St Lawrence Marathon 2024, a Huge Success

By Christine Ouellet 1/142 overall and,
Dylan Gilespie from Cornwall, 4th
he St-Lawrence Marathon took in 19.12, fourth in (M0-19)
Tplace in Cornwall on Saturday, However, all was not well for
April 27th. Runners for the full everyone. Robert Hardy, the four times
marathon were bused to Crysler Marina cancer survivor who runs with a walker,
for the start, and the half -marathon, had registered for the 10 km with his
10k, and 5k started at St. Lawrence Nitro Drive Rollator. Unfortunately,
College and all finished at the College. he took a tumble at the 9.8-km and for
The 2024 marathon was a huge the first time ever, going through the
success; it grew by 40%, with more finishing line was jeopardized.
than 800 participants, 160 volunteers, The story, narrated by Alain Lauzon,
and a crowd cheering all along. The is “that the first kilometers were
weather cooperated, warm, very little smooth sailing with comfortable speed
wind, and some sunshine. I heard that and effortless walking. The walking
hearts were overflowing and heads got tougher on the slopes and near the
were spinning. end, and for the first time ever, failed to
Here are the results for the winners complete a race. He took a tumble 200
in each category and the best SDG meters from home.”
marathonists. This marathon was significant for
The Marathon winner is Simon Mr. Hardy, who was tackling his 38th
Gareau from Ottawa, who came in first race with his Nitro Drive Rollator.
in 2.41.50 (M25-29) category Despite the setback, he intends to
William Jaurond from Crysler, 12th continue and is looking forward to
in 2.57.26, third in (M 30-34) representing Ontario in the Canadian
Christian Belair from Cornwall, Transplant Games 5k Walk Race with
15th in 2.59.21, second in (M45-49) his Nitro Sports Race Walker.
John Racine from Cornwall, 18th in Robert Hardy had fought many
3.01.50, third in (M-45-49) battles, he has the open mind of a
Scott MacDonald from Alexandria, fighter. A hero who falls, but who gets
22nd in 3.05.59, second in (M50-44) back on his feet and continues the
Cameron Mac Donald from battle.
Alexandria, 24th in 3.07.35, third in For detailed results: https://
(M25-29) sportstats.one/results/130561
Heather Ogilvie from Ottawa came More photos on page 31
in first female in 3.18.44 (F 30-34) Bob Hardy Submitted Photo
Callie Smith from Cornwall 51st in
3.30.55, fifth (F30-34)
Amanda McCosham from
Lunenburg 60th in 3.40.31, third (F40-
44)
The half marathon winner is the
amazing Isaac Fraser from South
Glengarry in 1.11.57 (M20-25) first
overall
The 10K Marathon is won by Matt
Dowling from Syracuse, USA, in
34.56 (M25-29) 1/193 overall.
The 5K was won by Ian McCosham
from Lunenburg in 16.40 (M0-19) St Lawrence marathon, some volunteers
Photos Finisherpix.com