Athletes Stand Up To Doping: Brent Hayden
“Athletes stand up to doping” is a new SwimSwam exclusive series where we reach out to athletes and get their unique perspectives on the recent doping issues. To follow along with all the recent doping scandals that have plagued the sport of swimming in the last few months, click here.
WADA Releases Statement On Russia’s Alleged Systematic Doping In Sochi
The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) announced that it will immediately look into Russian doping allegations surrounding the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games that have recently been brought to light during a CBS broadcast of 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Canada Releases Official Junior Pan Pacific Championships Roster
Swimming Canada has released the official roster for the 2016 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, after unofficially naming the roster at the 2016 Canadian Ol
Secret Payment Raises Questions Concerning Legitimacy of Tokyo 2020 Bid
Japan is insisting that they won the bid for the 2020 Olympic Games cleanly following a report that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid team paid 1.3 million euros ($1.48 million) to host the Games.
Ben Titley Named Head Coach Of Canadian Olympic Team
High Performance Centre – Ontario head coach Ben Titley will be leading the Canadian Olympic team for the first time this summer in Rio.
UBC Signs Six Men, 10 Women To Team For 2016-17 Season
The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds are undergoing a large rebuild in terms of their team, saying goodbye to staple veterans such as Tera Van Beilen and Rebecca Terejko, and focusing on a new group of athletes.
Kylie Masse Named CIS Female Athlete Of The Year
Kylie Masse was named the 2015-16 female CIS athlete of the year at the 24th annual BLG awards at the Martha Cohen Theatre in Calgary.
Northern Ontario Swim Coach Killed In Wildlife Collision
A collision with a moose killed Temikaming Northern Loons Swim Club head coach Leonard Lear last night on Highway 11 just north of North Bay, Ont.
Peter Brothers Commits To Swim For University of Calgary
Distance swimmer Peter Brothers committed to swim for the University of Calgary and head coach Mike Blondal next season as he gears up to compete at the 2016 short course World Championships in December.
Stephanie Dixon Inducted Into Canada’s Sports Hall Of Fame
Famed Canadian Paralympic swimmer Stephanie Dixon is one of the seven inductees into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
WATCH: John Atkinson Discusses Canada’s Olympic Goals
Canada’s High Performance Director John Atkinson has a full roster for the 2016 Olympic Games that he’s happy with moving forward as the games approach.
WATCH: Hilary Caldwell Back At Her Best Heading Into Rio
Hilary Caldwell waited until the last day of the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials in order to make the team, securing her spot with a first place finish in the 200m backstroke.
WATCH: Dominique Bouchard On Heading To Rio
Dominique Bouchard made her mark on the backstroke events last week at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials, finishing second in both the 100 and 200 and solidifying her spot on Canada’s Olympic team.
WATCH: Chantal Van Landeghem Happy With Trials Results
Chantal Van Landeghem had a very successful run at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials which qualified her to compete at her first Olympic Games ever.
WATCH: Sandrine Mainville Is A Key Part of Canada’s 4×100 Free Relay
Sandrine Mainville was one of the five High Performance Centre – Ontario athletes who qualified to compete for Canada at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Games last week at the Canadian Olympic Trials.
