Brent Hayden: How Being Assaulted by Police at 2004 Olympics Jumpstarted Career
at the 2004 Olympics after already performing poorly by his standards, Hayden was mistaken for a rioter in Athens and assaulted by numerous policemen
Iowa Picks Up 2021 Verbal Commitment from Canada’s Catherine Minic
Canadian butterfly specialist Catherine Minic has committed to the Hawkeyes for 2021-22 and beyond.
All Canadian University Fall National Championships Cancelled
U SPORTS announced that fall sports would not take place, and that practices depend on facility availability.
Canada’s Savard Makes Acting Debut In Cannes-Selected Film
Canadian Olympian Katerine Savard is making a name for herself outside the pool as she made her on-screen acting debut in the film, ‘Nadia, Butterfly.’
World Junior Championships Bronze Medalist Hanna Henderson Commits to USC
Henderson, who is expected to join the Trojans for the 2020-2021 season, is Jeremy Kipp’s first big recruit as the program’s new head coach.
$5M Investment Announced For High-Performance Sport’s Return In Canada
The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees, along with Own The Podium, announced the investment in a joint statement on Monday.
SwimSwam Podcast: Sydney Pickrem on Adapting Through Adversity
Pickrem gives a candid recollection of her career, starting in Florida where she was a product of Randy Reese, renowned coach in his own right
Swimming Canada Releases Return To Swimming Framework
Swimming Canada has released its official COVID-19 Return to Swimming Framework, outlining their recommendations for return to training and competition.
2022 Pan Pacific Championships Deferred To 2026, Will Remain In Canada
With the FINA World Championships and Commonwealth Games both scheduled in 2022, the Pan Pacific Championships have been delayed until 2026.
WADA Publishes Updated Athlete Q&A About Coronavirus Impacts on Drug Testing
The World Anti-Doping Agency has updated its athlete Q&A section to address issues regarding testing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 200 Back
Regan Smith and Kaylee McKeown are the two fastest teens in the women’s 200 back. But who will take the 2021 Olympic crown and who will break 2:00 first?
Canadian Swimmers Join In and Nominate The Dutch For ‘Don’t Rush’ Challenge
The Canadians have become the most recent national team to complete the ‘Don’t Rush’ video challenge and have nominated the Netherlands to do the same.
Canadian Coaching Carousel: Another Prominent Ontario Club Gets a New Coach
The Hamilton Aquatic Club has hired Darren Ward as its new head coach. They’re one of 4 major clubs in Ontario to have been on the market in the last month.
Swimming Canada Creates Work Group For Return To Swimming After COVID-19
Following a growing trend, Swimming Canada has established a working group to plan a safe return to swimming when the coronavirus pandemic begins to lift.
Sean Baker Hired As New Coach of Markham Aquatic Club
Baker spent the last 10 years as the head coach of the Oakville Aquatic Club, which placed 5th as a team at the 2019 Canadian Swimming Championships.
