The 2025 Harry Jerome Indoor, held at the Richmond Olympic Oval, saw a series of exciting performances and record-breaking feats across various age divisions. The event showcased incredible talent from young athletes who are already making their mark on the Canadian and British Columbia track and field scene. Here's a roundup of the outstanding performances that rewrote the record books.
U18 Women's 60m: Isabel Ogbes Ties Record
Isabel Ogbes of the Langley Mustangs tied the U18 60m record with a blistering 7.84-second performance, matching Jasneet Nijjar's previous record. Nijjar, part of the Canadian Women's 4x400m team at the Paris Olympics, originally set the bar, and Ogbes now shares the distinction with her.
U16 Men's High Jump & 4x200m Relay: New Heights and Team Triumphs
Jacob Kumar-Brown of Diamond Sprinting made a mark in the U16 men's high jump, setting a new record by clearing 1.77m.
The Victoria Speed Project established a new U16 men's 4x200m relay record with a time of 1:44.79.
U16 Women's 60m: Avionne Dean Joins the Record Books
Avionne Dean set a new U16 women's 60m record with a time of 7.84 seconds, a great mark to put down so early in the season.