Canada

Michael Andrew Narrowly Misses Junior World Record

In his final swim of the Ontario Junior International in Toronto, stand-out age group swimmer Michael Andrew just missed breaking a world junior record in the 50m breaststroke.

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Kathleen Dawson Breaks Two Scottish National Records

Kathleen Dawson of Scotland broke two national records on the road while competing at the Ontario Junior International in Toronto, Ont.

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Three Canadian Records Fall On Night Two of OJI

Penny Oleksiak started the night out smoothly with a rocking 2:08.06 performance in the 200m butterfly. Predominately known for her sprint freestyle and fly, Oleksiak managed to put her name on the record books once more as she downed the previous 15-17 age group record in the event.

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Danielle Hanus Breaks Age Group Record In Prelims At OJI

Danielle Hanus of the Newmarket Stingrays took down her own short course 100m backstroke Canadian age group record in prelims in order to take the top seed heading into finals.

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Ontario Junior International: Michael Andrew Wins Three Races

Ontario Junior International Toronto, Ont. Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Live Results Finals 6 p.m Eastern GIRLS 200m FREESTYLE Harriet…

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Kylie Masse Takes Down Teammate’s Two Week Old Canadian Record

University of Toronto swimmer Kylie Masse put her name on the Canadian record books with a 26.84 performance in the short course 50m backstroke at the OUA Fairweather Divisional Championships.

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Rivolta Breaks Italian Record in the 100 Butterfly

Matteo Rivolta is going into the men’s 100 butterfly final in Netanya with the top time of 49.55 setting a new Italian record…

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Lecluyse and Lakkanen Break 50 Breaststroke National Records

Both Fanny Lecluyse and Jenna Laukkanen broke national records in the women’s 50 breaststroke…

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Swim Towel Taken to New Heights by Canadian Designer

Snappy Towels, Canada’s official lifeguard towel, has launched in the US with a unique style of microfiber swim towel, the Snappy Towel, adding a whole new element of fun, comfort and convenience to the pool and beach.

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Toronto, Waterloo and Laurentian Defend Ontario Division Titles

Kylie Masse of the University of Toronto broke the Canadian record in the 50 backstroke

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UBC Takes Both Women’s and Men’s Canada West Titles

The University of British Columbia won both the women’s and men’s titles at the Canada West University Championships…

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Pioneering ‘Tappers’ Join Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame

Audrey Strom is among a select few people who has the pride of knowing she changed a sport for all time. Today’s S11, S12 and S13 Para-swimmers work with a tapper, who touches the athlete with a long pole to indicate the end of a lap or race.

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Huot, Rivard Named TAS Para-Swimmers of the Year

Swimming Canada began unveiling its annual Big Splash Awards Wednesday as Benoit Huot and Aurelie Rivard were named the Team Aquatic Supplies Male and Female Para-swimmers of the Year.

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Seltenreich-Hodgson Takes Three Events on Day 2 of Canada West Champs

Erika Seltenreich-Hodgson won the 400 IM, 200 backstroke and 200 freestyle on the second night of the Canada West Championships…

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Calgary Leads Men While UBC Leads Women After First Day of Can West

After the first day of the Canada West Swimming Championships in Vancouver the University of Calgary leads the men’s points standings while UBC leads the women’s…

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