WATCH: Elizabeth Beisel On A More “Chill” Trials
US Olympian Elizabeth Beisel kicked off her first race at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials with a 4:09.07 prelim swim in the 400m freestyle. Beisel got under the FINA ‘A’ standard and secured her spot as the top seed in the consolation final (due to her status as a foreign athlete she was not permitted in the championship final).
WATCH: Ryan Murphy Takes On The Great White North
Fresh off the men’s NCAA Championships Cal’s Ryan Murphy is competing in the long course pool here at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials.
WATCH: Brittany MacLean Gets Big Hug From Sister After Making Olympic Team
Brittany MacLean quieted all doubters last night with a huge 4:03.84 performance in the 400m freestyle to smash her own Canadian record by 1.22 seconds and punch in her ticket for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
WATCH: Penny Oleksiak Makes First Olympic Team
After taking the top seed in the 100m butterfly this morning and closing in on Katerine Savard’s Canadian record, 15-year-old Penny Oleksiak brought the heat once more in order to smash the Canadian record and secure her spot on her first Olympic team.
2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Four Big Things From Day Two Prelims
Four big things happened Tuesday morning at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials that stood out as we head into finals:
Kylie Masse Takes Down Canadian Record In Prelims
Kylie Masse of the Windsor Essex Swim Team and the University of Toronto made a statement this morning with a huge 59.17 performance that broke the Canadian record and sets her up as the top seed heading into tonight’s final.
Elizabeth Beisel Swims Sixth Fastest 400 IM This Season
American medley star Elizabeth Beisel put on a show this morning in the heats of the 400m IM, clocking in a 4:35.82 to lead the way.
Ryan Murphy Puts Up 11th Fastest 100 Back This Season
Swimming in the heats at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials, Cal ace Ryan Murphy put forth a 53.66 to swim the 11th fastest time this season in the men’s 100m backstroke.
2016 Canadian Paralympic Trials: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
The 2016 Canadian Paralympic Trials day two live recap of prelims.
2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
World Championship bronze medalist Emily Overholt will swim her first race of the trials this morning in the women’s 400 IM prelims.
WATCH: Hilary Caldwell Ready To Bring The Heat At Trials
World Championship bronze medallist Hilary Caldwell will be swimming the 100m backstroke this morning in hopes of making the championship final and qualifying for the Olympic team. More known as a 200 backstroker, Caldwell knows that the 100 might pose a threat.
WATCH: Emily Overholt Shares Approach To Olympic Trials
Emily Overholt will be looking to take her talents to the top of the podium in the 400m IM today, entering the event as the top seed. Overholt comes in fresh after scratching the 400m freestyle on day one to focus on the 400 IM.
3 Big Things From the First Night of Canadian Olympic Trials
The first night of the Canadian Olympic Trials in Toronto provided some spectacular moments including new Canadian records, surprising upsets and heart breaking finishes…
MacLean, Oleksiak, Thomas Secure Olympic Nominations On Day One
After the first day of competition here in Toronto at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials, two athletes have secured their spot on the Canadian Olympic team that will head to Rio this summer.
Penny Oleksiak Obliterates Canadian Record In Come-From-Behind Victory
After taking the top seed in the 100m butterfly this morning and closing in on Katerine Savard’s Canadian record, 15-year-old Penny Oleksiak brought the heat once more in order to smash the Canadian record and secure her spot on her first Olympic team.
