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Kayla Sanchez Swims 51.7 in the 100 Free (SCM) As Thunderbirds Dominate with 12 Meet Records

The UBC women, led by star newcomer Kayla Sanchez, won their 14th Canada West Conference title in 15 seasons over the weekend.

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University of Alberta To Cut Swimming Programs At End of 2024-25 Season

The school said the decision was made due to both financial issues and complications stemming from there not being a competitive swimming facility on campus. 

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Olympian Kayla Sanchez Crushes School Record in Her UBC Debut

2020 Olympian Kayla Sanchez is settling in to her new training grounds in Vancouver, back in Canada after swimming for the Philippines at the 2024 Olympics.

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Maine Wins All But One Event In Season-Opening Sweep of New Brunswick

The University of Maine women won every single event against the Reds, while the Black Bear men won all but one race over the two-day contest.

University of Victoria’s McKinnon Pool Closing After 50 Years

McKinnon pool has served as an important training ground for Vikes varsity swimmers and Pacific Coast Swimming competitive programs for more than 50 years.

University of Victoria Coach Peter Vizsolyi Announces Retirement After 41 Years Leading Vikes

Ryan Clouston, who has spent the last 14 seasons as the assistant coach alongside Vizsolyi, has been appointed the program’s new head coach.

Toronto Sweeps U SPORTS Titles as Branton, Dongfang Take Down Meet Records

The Toronto women rallied from a 108.5-point deficit behind UBC on the final day of the U SPORTS Championships to claim their third national crown in a row.

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U Sports Champs Day 2: Toronto Women Cut Into UBC’s Lead in Tight Team Battle

The second day of the U SPORTS Championships saw the Toronto men extend their lead while the Toronto women cut into UBC’s advantage on the women’s side.

Toronto Men Take the Lead Over 6-Time Defending Champions UBC at Canadian Collegiate Champs

Toronto freshman Bill Dongfang won two events as the Varsity Blues hold a substantial lead over the 6-time defending champions from UBC after day 1.

2024 U SPORTS Preview: Toronto Women, UBC Men Aim To Continue Title Run

Toronto’s Nina Mollin will be one of the key swimmers for the Varsity Blue women as they vie to make it three national titles in a row.

Shona Branton Sweeps Breaststrokes In Record Fashion At OUAs, Toronto Defends Titles

The Varsity Blues were dominant at the Ontario University Championships, as the men won their 20th straight title and the women made it 10 in a row.

Is Shona Branton the Answer to the Canadian Medley Relays?

Canadian breaststroker Shona Branton went big in 2023. In 2024, she’s going even bigger.

UBC Picks Up Cross-Border Sweep Over Seattle U

The Thunderbirds raced for the first time since the holiday break on the road at Seattle, winning 123-116 on the men’s side and 199-56 for the women.

UBC Women, Calgary Men Hold #1 U SPORTS Rankings Heading Into 2024

The UBC women rank #1 on the heels of their Canada West Championship title last month in Calgary, with defending U SPORTS champion Toronto sitting 2nd.

University of Toronto, McMaster Cruise To Ontario Divisional Championship Titles

The Toronto Varsity Blue men claimed their 19th straight Divisional title on the weekend, and the women won the crown for the ninth consecutive year.