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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 1H 5M

#004 - Quinn Lyness | From Athlete to Entrepreneur: The Story of CTFL

from Professional Development With Mr. Drover · host Mr. Drover

In this episode, I sit down with Quinn Lyness, the founder of the Canadian Track and Field League (CTFL), a revolutionary team-based league inspired by Formula One. Quinn shares his journey from student-athlete to sports entrepreneur, breaking down how CTFL is bridging the gap between Olympic hype and year-round fan engagement. We dive into the business of sports, discussing sponsorships, athlete funding, and how storytelling can grow a sport’s audience. Quinn also reflects on the challenges of building a league from scratch, gaining recognition from New Balance, and why he believes track & field needs a new approach to sustainability and athlete success. Whether you're a track & field fan, athlete, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, I sit down with Quinn Lyness, the founder of the Canadian Track and Field League (CTFL), a revolutionary team-based league inspired by Formula One. Quinn shares his journey from student-athlete to sports entrepreneur, breaking down how CTFL is bridging the gap between Olympic hype and year-round fan engagement. We dive into the business of sports, discussing sponsorships, athlete funding, and how storytelling can grow a sport’s audience. Quinn also reflects on the challenges of building a league from scratch, gaining recognition from New Balance, and why he believes track & field needs a new approach to sustainability and athlete success. Whether you're a track & field fan, athlete, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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