MPSS Alumni Domenic Barresi runs full steam toward his dream

Article content originally published in The Haldimand Press on July 16, 2026 by Mike Renzella.

_{GERMANY—Domenic Barresi proudly wears his Team Canada gear while taking part in international competition in Germany during Ahtletic Canada’s NextGen program. Barresi was in Germany from July 1-12, 2026. —Submitted photo.}

CALEDONIA—Fresh off a visit to Germany competing on an international stage, Caledonia-based runner Domenic Barresi has set his sights on the 2028 Olympics as his chance to show the world what he can do.

Primarily a 100-metre runner, Barresi recently travelled to Germany to spend 12 days taking part in Athletic Canada’s NextGen program, designed to provide experience at the world level for athletes identified as potential Olympians.

Once attending McKinnon Park Secondary School, he began amassing victories, including gold in the 200m, silver in the 100m, and bronze in long jump at OFSAA in Grade 10. He also posted the fastest times in the country in the 100m and 200m categories at the U18 Nationals in 2020.

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