https://varsityblues.ca/rss.aspx?path=trackLatest news items for University of Toronto Athleticsen-us60https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/6/10/track-and-field-at-just-19-jason-okpere-is-a-u-of-t-graduate-and-hes-just-getting-started.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/6/10/track-and-field-at-just-19-jason-okpere-is-a-u-of-t-graduate-and-hes-just-getting-started.aspxTrack and Field

At just 19 years old, Jason Okpere has graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in neuroscience and molecular biology, all while emerging as one of the top throwers in Canadian university track and field.]]>Jason Okpere ConvocationWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:00 EST2513070https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/4/6/cross-country-grossi-joins-the-blues-on-the-track-and-the-trail.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/4/6/cross-country-grossi-joins-the-blues-on-the-track-and-the-trail.aspxCross Country, Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues are excited to share the commitment of Bianca Grossi to the women's cross country and track & field programs for the 2026-27 season.]]>TF Bianca GrossiMon, 6 Apr 2026 16:26:00 EST413022https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/27/general-chown-grout-named-varsity-blues-athletes-of-the-year.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/27/general-chown-grout-named-varsity-blues-athletes-of-the-year.aspxBadminton, Baseball, Cross Country, Men's Curling, Softball, Fencing, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Football, General, Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Water Polo, Men's Soccer, Men's Squash, Men's Volleyball, Rowing, Swimming, Men's Tennis, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Water Polo, Women's Soccer, Women's Squash, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Rugby, Men's Rugby, Women's Badminton, Women's Cross Country, Women's Curling, Women's Fencing, Women's Golf, Women's Rowing, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Women's Swimming, Women's Wrestling

Women's soccer MVP Hannah Chownn and men's national high jump champion Aiden Grout were named the 2025-26 University of Toronto Varsity Blues T-Holders' athletes of the year on Friday, March 27.]]>Award WinnersFri, 27 Mar 2026 21:30:00 EST1113017https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/26/general-major-award-nominees-womens-t-holders-athlete-of-the-year.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/26/general-major-award-nominees-womens-t-holders-athlete-of-the-year.aspxCross Country, Field Hockey, General, Swimming, Track and Field, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field, Women's Swimming

The following Varsity Blues athletes were nominated by their coaches and chosen through the awards selection process as finalists for the women's T-Holders' athlete of the year, presented annually to the athlete who has exhibited the highest degree of athletic excellence (in alphabetical order):]]>Awards W T-HoldersThu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST1113011https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/26/general-major-award-nominees-mens-t-holders-athlete-of-the-year.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/26/general-major-award-nominees-mens-t-holders-athlete-of-the-year.aspxFootball, General, Men's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Swimming, Track and Field, Wrestling

The following Varsity Blues athletes were nominated by their coaches and chosen through the awards selection process as finalists for the men's T-Holders' athlete of the year, presented annually to the athlete who has exhibited the highest degree of athletic excellence (in alphabetical order):]]>Awards M T-HoldersThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 EST1113012https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/24/general-major-award-nominees-clara-benson-honour-award.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/24/general-major-award-nominees-clara-benson-honour-award.aspxCross Country, Fencing, Figure Skating, General, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Squash, Women's Volleyball, Women's Rugby, Women's Cross Country, Women's Fencing, Women's Track & Field

The following Varsity Blues athletes were nominated by their coaches and chosen through the awards selection process as finalists for the Clara Benson Award, given annually to the graduating female student-athlete who has contributed most to university athletics from the standpoint of academics, athletics, leadership and community service (in alphabetical order):]]>Awards BensonTue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST1113008https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/24/general-major-award-nominees-george-m-biggs-trophy.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/24/general-major-award-nominees-george-m-biggs-trophy.aspxCross Country, Football, General, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Track and Field, Men's Rugby

The following Varsity Blues athletes were nominated by their coaches and chosen through the awards selection process as finalists for the George M. Biggs Trophy, given annually to the graduating male student-athlete who has contributed most to university athletics from the standpoint of academics, athletics, leadership and community service (in alphabetical order):]]>Awards BiggsTue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 EST1113007https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/7/track-and-field-agostinelli-adds-another-silver-for-u-of-t-on-final-day-of-u-sports-championships.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/7/track-and-field-agostinelli-adds-another-silver-for-u-of-t-on-final-day-of-u-sports-championships.aspxTrack and Field, Women's Track & Field

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues concluded competition at the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field Championships, hosted by the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, adding another U SPORTS silver medal on Saturday (Mar. 7) afternoon.]]>WTF Julia AgostinelliSat, 7 Mar 2026 19:24:00 EST2512987https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/6/track-and-field-varsity-blues-earn-three-u-sports-medals-on-day-2.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/6/track-and-field-varsity-blues-earn-three-u-sports-medals-on-day-2.aspxTrack and Field, Women's Track & Field

On Day 2 (Mar. 6) of the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field Championships, hosted by the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, the University of Toronto Varsity Blues earned three national medals.]]>TF Grout Agostinelli OkpereFri, 6 Mar 2026 23:34:00 EST2512985https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/5/track-and-field-day-1-of-u-sports-track-and-field-championships-is-in-the-books.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/5/track-and-field-day-1-of-u-sports-track-and-field-championships-is-in-the-books.aspxTrack and Field, Women's Track & Field

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues track and field team hit the ground running on Day 1 of the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field championships at the James Daly Field House in Winnipeg.]]>T&F/Lily Spoozak & Logan DuleyThu, 5 Mar 2026 23:42:00 EST2512981