Lochte Top Seed in Two in Session 1 of Mel Zajac International
Ryan Lochte of the Gator Swim Club in the United States took Canada by storm in Friday’s prelims session. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ryan Lochte Hopes Michael Phelps Makes Comeback
“Ryan Lochte, 11-time Olympic medalist, weighs in on the Michael Phelps comeback topic. Lochte is in Vancouver for the Mel Zajac Jr International at the University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Mel Zajac Jr International; More than just a swim meet
The Mel Zajac Jr International will go from May 24th-26th at the University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre and will…
Simon Fraser’s Division II NCAA Record Holder Chekanovych Transferring
The step-father and personal coach of NCAA Division II record setter Mariya Chekanovych is no longer coaching at Simon Fraser, leaving her future with the program up in the air.
Swimming Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada partner to promote healthy lifestyles
“By naming fresh Canadian chicken ‘the official protein ofswimming in Canada,’ this partnership showcases a spirit of cooperation between two organizations that believe in promoting healthy lifestyles.” Said Chris Wilson, Director of Marketing & Events at Swimming Canada.
Canada’s Trent University Swim Teams Fighting to Retain Varsity Status
Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is fighting to retain their varsity status in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport after swimmers…
Lochte, Beisel vs Canada’s Best at Mel Zajac International
On May 24th-26th 440 swimmers will gather at the UBC Aquatic Centre to compete in the Mel Zajac Jr International…
Close to 900 swimmers competing at Canadian Masters Nationals
From May 17th-20th the Nepean Master Swim Club in co-operation with the Nepean Kanata Barracudas Age Group Swim Club will…
Hardcore Swim of the Week: Etobicoke’s Ray Yang Breaks Canadian NAG Record by Four Seconds
Ray Yang of the Etobicoke Swim Club is crushing 200 fly National Records, and he’s got another 6 months to go before aging up.
Swimming Canada Seeks Chief Executive Officer
“Swimming Canada is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer to build on this success nationally and lead it to greater achievements.”
Brits, Home Team Canadians Announce Teams for IPC World Championships
The host teams from Canada and the mega-squad from Great Britain both announced their IPC World Championship rosters this week.
Canada Names 2013 World University Games Squads
Georgia Bulldogs Brittany MacLean is one of a handful of swimmers who will take on this summer’s World University Games and the World Championships two weeks later. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
One Senior, Two Junior, Irish Records Broken on Day 2 in Dublin
Calgary’s Fiona Doyle crept closer to qualification for Barcelona on day 2 of the 2013 Irish Long Course National Championships. (Photo Courtesy: David Moll / University of Calgary)
Legendary Swimmer, Cali Swim Coach Boyer Loses Fight With Brain Cancer
The former Canadian National Record holder in the 100 free is a legend at Cabrillo High School, where he worked for 28 years until his retirement in 2008. (Stock Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
The Olympian Distance Challenge For Diabetes Research
The Olympian Distance Challenge is a 2 hour swim challenge in support of life saving diabetes research. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)