Penny Oleksiak

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I’m for sure happy with two medals. If I don’t get another one, I can’t complain at all just because I already have two of them. But If I get another one, that will be pretty amazing.

Canada’s Mary-Sophie Harvey Coming Into Her Own At The Right Time

Full Name:	Penny Oleksiak
Nickname(s):	Typical Pen, The Child
Born:	June 13th, 2000
	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality:	Canada
Status:	Active

Penny Oleksiak is a competitive swimmer who represents Canada internationally. She is a 2x Olympian and an Olympic champion in the 100 free. Background Canadian born Penny Oleksiak starting turning heads when she was just 12. Swimming for Toronto Swim Club, under coach Bill O’Toole, Oleksiak has been racking up the medals. Raised in an athletic family, Oleksiak's brother plays professional hockey for the Dallas Stars, and her sister is a competitive rower at Northeastern University. National/International Competition Oleksiak represented Canada at the 2015 Australian Age Group Championship where she tallied eight medals. At the 2015 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships, won silver in the 100m freestyle, losing to Taylor Ruck who set a new Championship Record, 54.65 and 53.92 respectively. She also swam impressive 50m (26.45) and 100m butterflies (58.50), again taking silver in both. The gold medal winner, Rikako Ikee, had to set wo new records to stand on top of the podium. At the Speedo Eastern Canadian Open in February of 2016, she swam notable times in the 50m freestyle, 25.47, 100m butterfly, 58.44, and 200m butterfly, 2:14.40. Going into the Canadian Olympic Trials, which start April 5th, Oleksiak is seeded third in the 100m butterfly, seventh in the 200m freestyle, 1:59.92, sixth …

Canada’s Mary-Sophie Harvey Coming Into Her Own At The Right Time

Harvey has taken on a hectic racing schedule and has been gaining momentum each time out, with her talents on full display this week at the Canadian Open.

2024 Canadian Open: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Rio Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak broke 55 seconds in the 100 free for the first time in two years during prelims this morning at the Canadian Open.

2024 Canadian Open: Day 2 Prelims Recap

Summer McIntosh will race both the 100 free and 100 breast on Day 2 of the Canadian Swimming Open in Toronto.

Penny Oleksiak: “I’m finally swimming because I want to swim”

Oleksiak revealed in an interview with CBC Sports on Wednesday morning that she had plans to compete through the LA2028 Olympics.

2024 Canadian Open: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Racing the 200 free/100 back double, Summer McIntosh aims to win double golds during the first finals session of the 2024 Canadian Open.

2024 Canadian Open: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Javier Acevedo (pictured) joins swimmers like Summer McIntosh and Finlay Knox in taking on the 200 free/100 back double on Day 1 of the 2024 Canadian Open.

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Storylines to Watch at the Inaugural Canadian Swimming Open

The Canadian Swimming Open debuts this week, with highly anticipated storylines from many of the top swimmers who will be competing in the run-up to trials.

How (And When) To Watch The 2024 Canadian Swimming Open

Find out how and when you can keep up with all of the action at the 2024 Canadian Open, which is slated to start on April 10th in Toronto.

I Grandi Nomi Del Nuoto Canadese In Gara Ai Campionati Open Dal 10 Aprile

Sono state rese note le iscrizioni agli Open canadesi del 2024, che si terranno presso il Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. Le iscrizioni

2024 Canadian Open Psychs: Summer McIntosh takes on All Four 100s Plus 200 FR/IM And 50 FR

The 2024 Canadian Open psych sheets are live, featuring Summer McIntosh in her usual 200 free/IM, but is also set to hit up all four 100s and the 50 free.

Penny Oleksiak Reflects on Taking a Step Back after Injuries, Move to Mission Viejo

After racing for the first time in nearly a year, Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak had a conversation with SwimSwam in Westmont.

2024 Pro Swim Series – Westmont: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

The final preliminary session of the 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series will feature the 200 IM, 200 backstroke, and 100 freestyle.

2024 Pro Swim Series – Westmont: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

The third day of the 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series will include the 200 butterfly, 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 200 breaststroke, and 400 freestyle.

Penny Oleksiak Swims First Official Race In Almost A Year At Westmont Pro Swim Series

Canadian Olympian Penny Oleksiak swam her first official race since May of 2023, stopping the clock in 2:03.27 to place 7th in her 200 free heat in Westmont.

2024 Pro Swim Series – Westmont: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

The second day of the 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series will feature the 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 butterfly, and 400 IM.