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University of Victoria Inducts Mackenzie Downing to Platinum Circle of Excellence

VICTORIA – University of Victoria Vikes alumna Mackenzie Downing was honoured Saturday, Dec. 7 as she was inducted into the…

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National Swim Centre meets young swimmer’s current and future goals

When Luke Reilly decided to attend the University of British Columbia it was because the school not only satisfied his present needs but also could address his future swimming goals.

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Swimming Canada Big Splash Awards wrap-up: Caldwell and Cochrane Swimmers of the Year

Swimming Canada handed out its annual awards recognizing the best in Canadian swimming throughout the past week. A complete list here…

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Rise and Swim Video: Gryphon Man Swimming

Video is courtesy of University of Guelph Men’s Swim Team.

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Cochrane named OMEGA Male Swimmer of the Year

The week-long celebration of the best in Canadian swimming continues as the Victoria Times-Colonist will reveal the next Big Splash Awards Week winner Thursday. The OMEGA Female Swimmer of the Year, Open Water Swimmer of the Year and the People’s Choice Race of the Year remain to be announced.

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Our Picks For the Big Splash Race of the Year Award

In the prelims, Caldwell broke teammate Sinead Russell’s 200m backstroke Canadian record and qualified to swim in the semis. In the semis, Caldwell broke her own Canadian record and qualified for the final in second behind Missy Franklin…

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McCabe Takes Home Second Gold During Day 2 Finals of The Canada Cup

Martha McCabe showed just how powerful she is by posting a outrageously fast in-season time in the 200m breaststroke…

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Canada’s Youth Look To Be The Key For Canadian National Team

“I want to see me dropping a couple seconds, going maybe 2:07 or 2:06,” Thomas said about tonight’s final…

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McCabe and Savard Look To Win More Gold After Successful Prelims Session At Canada Cup

Canada’s three golden flyers will be facing off again tonight in the 200m fly…

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Five Swimmers Included in CIBC ‘Team Next’ Funding Group to Receive $15,000

Worlds medalist Hillary Caldwell (Right) is among six swimmers who have been included in a new funding group for next season.

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Youth, junior, Victor Davis awards set stage for Big Splash

Toronto was the setting for the opening act of Swimming Canada’s Big Splash Awards Week. The Youth and Junior Swimmers…

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Synchro Canada Seeks Next Chief Executive Officer

Synchronized swimming is one of Canada’s most successful amateur sports, having medalled in most senior world championships and most Olympic Games since 1984. Overall, Synchro is the third best performing sport in Canada according to Sport Canada.

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Day One Finals Show Fast In-Season Swims For Canadian Swimmers At Canada Cup In Toronto

Rivals Katerine Savard and Noemie Thomas fought for the entire race, Savard just out-touching Thomas towards the finish 56.99 to 57.03…

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Martha McCabe and Noemie Thomas Post Fast Times During Canada Cup Prelims

The women’s 100m fly, one of the most anticipated events of the meet is set up to be an extremely competitive final…

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Swimming Canada Publishes Selection Criteria For Major Competitions

Swimming Canada has published selection criteria for 2014 Commonwealth Games, 2014 Pan Pacific Championships, 2014 Junior Pan Pacific Championships and…

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