17-Year-Old Aimee Canny Never Trained Long Course Before Making the Olympics

In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman HodgesGarrett McCaffrey, and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, SwimSwam welcomes both the biggest names in swimming that you already know, and rising stars that you need to get to know, as we break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

We sat down with 17-year-old South African Olympian and recent UVA commit for the class of 2022, Aimee Canny. Canny talks us through what it’s like qualifying for her first Olympics at just 17 as well as doing so without having ever trained in a long course pool. She also discusses what made her want to pursue the NCAA, her current studies in the United Kingdom, and her first international meet experience at the 2019 World Jr Championships.

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swimgeek
2 years ago

She was playing polo and field hockey up until 2019 . . . she went 1:58.4 200 LC without training LC. This young woman is going to go off up at UVA — good luck to her!

Last edited 2 years ago by swimgeek
Hswimmer
Reply to  swimgeek
2 years ago

US going to wish they had her!! 1:55 incoming

Nonrevhoofan
2 years ago

What a sweet young woman. Can’t wait to see her tear up SCY.

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