Kayla Sanchez Swims 51.7 in the 100 Free (SCM) As Thunderbirds Dominate with 12 Meet Records
The UBC women, led by star newcomer Kayla Sanchez, won their 14th Canada West Conference title in 15 seasons over the weekend.
Summer McIntosh Knocks Over Six Seconds Off Canadian Record In 800 Free Heats
The 15-year-old produced a time of 8:13.37 in the women’s 800 freestyle to smash the previous Canadian Record of 8:19.99 set by Savannah King in 2009.
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.
Where Were Recent Canadian Olympians Seeded Heading Into Trials?
After an injury-plagued 2015 season, Brittany MacLean entered the 2016 Trials ranked 10th in the women’s 200 free before winning in a new national record.
Masse, McIntosh Highlight Ontario Provincial Championships
Kylie Masse posted a pair of solid backstroke swims at the Ontario Provincial Championships in a tune-up for Worlds coming up later this month.
WATCH: Professor Creates Sustainable Balsa Wood Pull Buoy
University of British Columbia professor and Masters swimmer Dr. Phil Evans has created an environmentally-friendly pull buoy made entirely out of balsa wood.
Swimming Canada Releases Psych Sheets For Trials; Almost 200 Foreign Entries Made Of Mostly American College Swimmers
Swimming Canada released the psych sheet for the 2015 Canadian Swimming Trials which will be the selection meet for the Canadian World Championship team, Pan Am team, and World University Games team.
Video Interview: Savannah King Previews Tonight’s 800 Free Final
Savannah King is going to attempt to go five for five in the women’s 800m freestyle tonight in order to win the Major Grand Slam Award. The Major Grand Slam Award is given to any athlete who wins a single event at five CIS Championships in a row.
2015 CIS Championships: Day Two Finals – Real-Time Recaps
2015 CIS CHAMPIONSHIPS February 19-21 Victoria, British Columbia Prelims 10 a.m Pacific time Finals 6 p.m Pacific time Schedule Psych…
Road To The CIS Championships: Savannah King
Savannah King has been one of the best distance freestylers, not just in the CIS, but in Canada for some time now. Last season she took home a win in the 800m freestyle final, second in the 400, and was a big part of the winning women’s 4x200m freestyle relay.
Canada West Championships: UBC Men And Women Repeat As Champions
The UBC men cleaned up the men’s 100m freestyle final with a 1-2-3 podium sweep led by up-and-coming sprinter Yuri Kisil. Kisil rocketed to a 48.73 to win the event followed by Stefan Milosevic who touched in at 49.58. Luke Peddie came in fast as well throwing down a 49.94. The three leaders were the only ones under the 50 second barrier, pointing the UBC 4x100m freestyle relay in a very good direction.
UBC Thunderbirds Hold Off Calgary Dinos To Secure Home Pool Win
The Thunderbirds beat the UofC Dinos by 516 points, putting forth a great effort and producing a grand total of 1674 points to take the win. Calgary finished second with 1158 points over the Lower Mainland High School All-Stars – a group of stellar high school swimmers – who finished third with 1124 points.
CIS Championship Previews: UBC To Possibly Win Men’s Title, Repeat As Women’s Champions
The 2014 UBC women after winning the CIS Championships; they’re favoured to repeat as champions this year.
Thomas Picks Up The Win In The 100 Butterfly At Canadian Championships
Noemie Thomas had a poor showing at the Canadian Trials in April, but has rebounded well winning both the 50 and 100 butterfly in Saskatoon…
MacLean Erases Reimer’s 800 Freestyle Record; Canadian Swimming Trials
Brittany MacLean went into the 800 freestyle with a lifetime best of 8:33.70 and came out with a new national record time of 8:24.91…
