Maggie MacNeil Posts 49.76 100 Backstroke, Moves to #7 All-Time
Leading off the 400 medley relay, Michigan’s Maggie MacNeil threw down a time of 49.76 in the 100 backstroke, making her the 7th fastest performer in history.
Olympian Savannah King Selected To U SPORTS Female Apprentice Coach Program
The program aims to increase the number of females in coaching positions across Canadian universities.
Canadian Artistic Swimmers File Lawsuit Against Governing Body Alleging Abuse
The five former National Team members claim Canada Artistic Swimming failed to provide an envrionment “free of psychological abuse, neglect and harassment.”
Swimming Canada Announces Cancellation of 2021 National Championships
The combined junior and senior National Championships, along with the Masters Championships, have been called off due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Swimming Canada Names 4 Swimmers for Tokyo 2020 Open Water Qualifier
With no formal qualifier event, Canada established a selection committee to choose the country’s entrants for the last-chance Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifier in the open water 10km race. (Above, Eric Hedlin).
High-Level International Meets For March 2021
We may see China’s backstroking king Xu Jiayu in the water this March, with the nation hosting its 2nd national meet of the year.
U SPORTS, Swimming Canada Partner To Host 2021 University Swimming Challenge
Following the cancellation of its 2021 Swimming Championships back in October, U SPORTS will hold a virtual competition for Canadian varsity swimmers.
Swimming Canada Announces New Development Coach Groups
In addition to the Select Coaches Group, Swimming Canada will grow the Female Coaches Group launched in 2018, and add a new Advanced Coaches Group.
Prominent Canadian, US Government Officials Urge For 2022 Olympic Boycott
As tensions over actions in China rise, Canadian and American officials continue to call for the 2022 Olympic Games to be boycotted.
Just 14.5% of Japanese Surveyed Think Olympic Games Should Go Ahead as Planned
In a recent survey done by Kyodo news, over 85% of respondents think that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games should be postponed or canceled.
16 Canadians Have been Under The FINA A Throughout 3 Most Recent Swim Season
With a few months away from their Olympic Trials, we take a look here at how many Canadians have hit the FINA A in the three most recent swim season.
The CEO of Tennis Australia says Current Tokyo Olympics Plan “Cannot Work”
Craig Tilley of Tennis Australia says that he believes that the current strategy to host the Tokyo Olympics won’t work, based on experiences with the Australian Open.
Tokyo Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Men’s 800 Free Relay
Mack Horton and the Australians lead the pack as the Aussies will be looking for their first gold in the 800 free relay since 2000
Olympic Athletes Playbook Will Minimize the Atmosphere at the Athlete’s Village
Athletes will need to maintain distance in Tokyo in adherence with hygiene and safety protocols for the coronavirus
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Mixed Medley Relay
The Mixed Medley Relay will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Australia, USA, Great Britain and Russia are the leading medal contenders.
