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.
Kelsey Wog Named Canada West Female Athlete Of The Year
The University of Manitoba’s Kelsey Wog has been named Canada West Female Athlete of the Year for the 2019/2020 athletic season.
Canadian Government Invests $72M To Support Sport Sector
The federal government will be providing $500 million in pandemic relief for cultural, heritage and sport organizations.
Newmarket Stingrays Hire Dave Ling to Replace Retiring Alan Swanston
Swanston has been the head coach fo the Newmarket Stingrays for 34 years and was named the 2008 Canadian Junior Coach of the Year.
Penny Oleksiak, Cheerios Team Up to Donate over $1 Million to Food Banks Canada
Penny Oleksiak, a 2016 Olympic gold medalist, is part of an effort by General Mills to redirect its Olympic advertising into foodbank advertising.
Penny Oleksiak Seeks Guidance, Book Recommendations From Michael Phelps
Canadian Olympic gold medalist Penny Oleksiak points to American swimming icon Michael Phelps for inspiration during the Olympic delay.
Now & Then Part 3: Your Favorite Swimmers’ Evolution In Photos
Reminisce on the early days of several of the world’s most notable swimmers by taking in photos from ‘then’ versus ‘now’, 3rd edition.
Swimming Canada Expands On Future Plans, Including Combining National Meets
In an effort to alleviate financial strain, the 2021 Canadian Junior and Senior National Championships will be condensed into one meet.
Pentland Announces Jim Gerson’s Return As President Of Speedo North America
Jim Gerson says: “It’s a really exciting time to be re-joining team Speedo. Pentland has an outstanding track-record in brand building…”
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Finlay Knox Among Seven Victor Davis Memorial Award Recipients
Knox, a two-time World Juniors medalist, is one of seven to receive the award that gives young Canadian swimmers bursaries to aid in training costs.
Swimming Canada Eyes Larger SC Worlds Team, Late August Invite Camp
Swimming Canada has announced some potential plans to restart its high-performance programs, if the COVID-19 pandemic allows, later this year.
