2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Penny Oleksiak Signs With ‘Phelps’ Brand
2016 Olympic gold medalist Penny Oleksiak has signed with the ‘Phelps’ brand – Michael Phelps’ swimwear and swimming product brand.
December Can Am Para Swimming Open Cancelled
The Speedo Can Am Para Swimming Open, scheduled for Dec. 11-13 in Vancouver, has been cancelled due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Canada.
Toronto Titans Announce World Champions Masse, Hayden As Team Captains
Masse, the two-time defending world champion in the women’s 100 backstroke, will be the captain of the Titans in their inaugural season.
8 ISL Teams Announce Captains for the 2020 Season
After leading Energy Standard to the 2019 ISL league title, Chad le Clos (left) and Sarah Sjostrom (right) return as captains fo 2020.
Swimming Canada Continues To Push For Re-Opening Of Pools
In an October 2, 2020 press release, Swimming Canada has announced that they will soon be releasing Version 3 of their Return to Swimming Resource Document.
Acadia University Announces Indefinite Closure Of Swimming Pool
Acadia University located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia has announced that they will be keeping their pool closed indefinitely.
Canadian Olympic Trials Qualifier Olivia Clarino Commits to Eastern Michigan
Canadian Olympic Trails qualifier Olivia Clarino has verbally committed to swim at Eastern Michigan University beginning in the fall of 2021.
NL Government Announces $600k In Funding To Reopen The Aquarena Swimming Pool
The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Furey, announced today $600,000 to help reopen the Aquarena swimming pool in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Kayla Sanchez Is Undergoing “Structured Rehab” after Shoulder Surgery
The 19-year old Sanchez is expecting to return to the water within the next few weeks, according to a statement provided by her coach Ben Titley.
ISL Rosters: Kayla Sanchez Out for Regular Season for Toronto Titans
The expansion Toronto Titans of the International Swimming League have lost one of their biggest stars for the 2020 regular season, but added 2 new swimmers.
Challenges Face Canadian Athletes Hoping to Compete in 2020 ISL Season
While Swimming Canada says that they support whatever decisions their athletes make about ISL participation in 2020, several challenges will face…
Canadian Junior Teamer Kenna Smallegange Verbally Commits to NC State
Kenna Smallegange, who represented Canada at the 2018 FINA World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships, has verbally committed to NC State for 2021.
Worlds Silver Medalist Tatjana Schoenmaker Pulls Out of Iron’s 2020 ISL Roster
Iron has had to rebuild their women’s breaststroking group at the last minute after Jess Hansen and Tatjana Schoenmaker (above) both withdrew.
Swimming Canada President Cheryl Gibson Nominated to FINA Bureau
Cheryl Gibson, a 1976 Olympic silver medalist in the women’s 400 IM, has been put forth as Canada’s nominee to the FINA Bureau.
High-Level International Meets For October 2020
Be sure to mark your aquatic calendars for the key international swimming meets set to take place during the month of October.