UCSC Tops Team Race, Kim, Nicol Among High Point Award Winners At Canadian Championships
The University of Calgary Swim Club piled up the points en route to claiming the overall, junior and women’s team championship banners in Toronto.
Laon Kim Drops 1:49.62 To Become Youngest Canadian Sub-1:50 In 200 Free
Despite only turning 15 recently, Kim is already the #1 Canadian ever in the 15-16 age group and is within striking distance of the 15-17 NAG record.
Several Provincial Records Fall on Night 6 of Canadian Age Group Championships
Several swimmers posted provincial records on night 6 of the 2023 Canadian Swimming Age Group Championships, including Olympian Rachel Nicol.
UCSC Demolishes Decade-Old Canadian 800 Free Relay Record By Almost 14 Seconds
Laon Kim (1:51.08), Paul Dardis (1:50.95), Aiden Norman (1:51.98), and Lorne Wigginton (1:49.47) combined to crush a decade-old record in the 800 free relay.
Para Swimmers Shine on Night 5 of the 2023 Canadian Swimming Championships
Para swimmers Tyson Jacob and Caleb Arndt set new Canadian and Provincial Records on night 5 of the 2023 Canadian Swimming Championships.
Laon Kim Blasts 50.39 100 Free To Become Fastest 15-Year-Old In Canadian History
Kim took off more than six-tenths from his previous best time of 51.05, which stands as the Canadian NAG record in the 13-14 age group.
UCSC Knocks 4 Seconds Off Canadian Age Group Relay Record
The University of Calgary Swim Club took the lead after day 2 of the Canadian Summer National Championships, including a record-demolishing performance in the 400 free relay.
2023 Canadian Champs: Madison Kryger Moves To #2 In 13-14 Age Group With 1:02.06 100 BK
The 14-year-old Kryger dipped under her personal best set in early July to leapfrog Jade Hannah for #2 all-time in the 13-14 age group behind Taylor Ruck.
Age Group Star Laon Kim Representing UCSC At Canadian Swimming Championships
Kim has been training with UCSC for at least the past few weeks and is giving the club a trial run as he ponders his options prior to next season.
Il Lituano Tajus Juska E’ Il Terzo 14Enne Più Veloce Della Storia Nei 100 Stile
Il Lituano Tajus Juska, classe 2009, è diventato uno dei quattordicenni più veloci di sempre nei 100 stile libero maschili a Belgrado
Tajus Juska Becomes One of the Fastest 14-Year-Old 100 Freestylers Ever with 50.52
Only Romanian world record holder David Popovici (49.82) and England’s Jacob Whittle (49.97) appear to have been faster than Tajus Juska at 14 years old.
14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Rips 400-Meter Free NAG Record with 3:56.36
14-year-old Luka Mijatovic scorched a new NAG record with a 3:56.36, taking over a second off the previous mark that Evan Pinion set back in 2009.
2023 Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Canadian star Josh Liendo headlined the list of competitors during prelims on Sunday morning, taking the top seed in the 100-meter freestyle with a 49.85.
2023 Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Maggie MacNeil was unable to compete on day one of the meet due to travel delays, but she’s now made it to Vancouver and is ready to race.
2023 Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
20-year-old Canadian Josh Liendo took the top seed in both the 200 free (1:50.59) and 50 fly (24.15) during prelims on Friday morning in Vancouver.
