“I like getting to improve my times and obviously winning,” said Sawyer Nicholson back in 2023 after shattering the world record for the fastest 5K by an 11-year-old. She crossed the finish line in 17:28.1, narrowly eclipsing Grace Ping’s 17:28.3 record set in 2015. After her win, the young athlete said, “Who doesn’t like winning?” Years have passed, but Sawyer’s ability to astonish the track and field world hasn’t faded. Just months ago, the young athlete broke the Ontario U16 record, and now she has made a comeback with a bang, this time with a cause.

Toronto’s streets buzzed with energy as the 16th annual Constantine Yorkville Run kicked off, a 5K showdown where speed, style, and heart collide. Among 12,000 participants, one name quietly stole the spotlight: 13-year-old Sawyer Nicho

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