Canadian Team For 2023 World Para Swimming Championship Team Announced
Five-team Paralympic champion Aurelie Rivard will be on of 13 swimmers representing Canada at the championships this summer.
Mike Thompson Named To New Paralympic Leadership Role At Swimming Canada
Thompson has been named Swimming Canada’s Senior Team Coach and National Team Performance Manager, Paralympic Program.
Canadian Paralympians Kisser and Routliffe Featured in Coldplay Music Video
Canadian Paralympians Danielle Kisser and Tess Routliffe were recently featured in a music video for the band Coldplay’s song Biutyful.
Canadian Coach Mike Thompson Taking Leave of Absence After Commonwealth Games
Thompson put 11 swimmers on the Canadian roster for the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships at last month’s trials in Victoria.
Kiefer, Thompson Earn Swimming Canada Coach of the Year Honors
Linda Kiefer and Mike Thompson both led their swimmers to success on the international stage as they were named Swimming Canada’s 2019 Coaches of the Year.
Paralympic Veteran Retiring after Canadian Record Performance
Jean-Michel Lavalliere, who holds nine Canadian records in his category and two more in relays – more than any other Canadian swimmer – leaves swimming as he has lived: head held high with no regrets.
Mike Edey Named Assistant Coach at High Performance Centre – Quebec
Swimming Canada has announced the hiring of Mike Edey as the new assistant coach at the High Performance Centre – Quebec.
TritonWear Makes Superior Swimmers With Revolutionary Technology
Real-time data in a coach’s hand is a powerful tool that will allow coaches to optimize each swimmer’s training program.
Mike Thompson Hired as New Sprint Coach at Oakville Aquatic Club
The Oakville Aquatic Club, one of the best age group programs in Canada, has hired a new sprint coach.
Alia Atkinson Dips Under 30 Seconds on Day 2 of Canada Cup
For the 2nd night, Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson was the story of the night at the 2012 Canada Cup (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Alia Atkinson Smashes Records, Tops Canadians on Day 1 of Canada Cup
Alia Atkinson broke the Canada Cup and Jamaican Records on day 1 of the two-day Canada Cup meet. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Thompson)
Off The Deck: Interview With New Elite Canadian Coach Ben Titley
Ben Titley chats with Mike Thompson about his new role as the head of Toronto’s National Training Center.
Kwicien-Delaney Wins Twice at Canadian Age Group Champs
Matthew Fox of HHBF after winning silver in the 14-year old boys’ 50 backstroke. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Thompson)
Richard Funk Goes #3 Time in Canadian History at Nationals
The brothers Matthew and Jeffrey Swanston after the 200 back final where they took gold and silver, respectively. (Photo Courtesy: Craig Maitland)
