Dakari Milks sets SWOSSA record

Records Fall on Day One of SWOSSA Track Championships at Sandwich Secondary

It was a record-breaking start to the SWOSSA track and field championships at Sandwich Secondary, with five event records shattered on Day One — and standout sprinter Dakari Milks led the charge.

Source: Bradley Reiter

The Leamington District Secondary School runner set a new mark in the senior boys 100 metres, blazing across the finish line in 10.68 seconds. "The race felt good, but I can go faster," Milks told Powerplay Sports after the win.

His sights are set even higher — the Lions' sprinter hopes to run 10.4 seconds in the event before the season is over.

Milks will return to the track Thursday to compete in the 200 metres, where he's aiming to break another record. His season goal in that event? A blazing 20.9 seconds.

"I think my season is going well coming off of a hamstring injury," he said. "I definitely wish I started the season stronger, but it is what it is."

Steel-Douglas takes down another record

Source: Ella's mom

Ella Steel-Douglas of Sandwich beat out the Gravelle sisters, Madison and Kaitlyn, of St. Joe's in the sr. girls 100m hurdles setting a SWOSSA record of 13.52 seconds. The broke her previous record of 14.02 seconds in 2024.

Lily Odolphy of Sarnia Northern set a new record in the 100m senior final with a time of 12.10 seconds. Branson Lezinscar of Westview Freedom Academy ran the men's 100m intellectual race in 12.82 for a new record. Wakan Rainville or North Star set a new mark in the 100m junior final with a time of 13.92 seconds.

The SWOSSA championships continue through the week, with more top performances expected as athletes chase spots at OFSAA.