Saskatoon Lasers

• Meadow Lake swimmer Nikita Ens on track for second Paralympics

  Returning from the World Para Swimming Championship, Meadow Lake's Nikita Ens is aiming to head to Paris in August 2024 to compete in her second Paralympics.

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  Aug 16, 2023
  
• Father’s ‘kick in the butt’ set Nikita Ens on path to Tokyo Paralympics

  The push for Nikita Ens came well before the Paralympics were even on the radar for the para swimming athlete.

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  Aug 26, 2021
  
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• Paralympic debut long time coming for Saskatoon swimmer Shelby Newkirk

  Despite new challenges presented by a year-long postponement of the Tokyo Paralympics due to the coronavirus pandemic, Shelby Newkirk still has her eyes on the podium.

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  Aug 20, 2021
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• Saskatoon-based para swimmers finding new ways to train during COVID-19 pool closures

  Para swimmers Shelby Newkirk and Nikita Ens have adapted their Paralympic training plans with pools being closed in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.

  Sports

  Apr 28, 2020
• Newkirk focused on Paralympic podium after first world championship medal

  Para swimmer Shelby Newkirk is preparing for her stiffest competition yet at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

  Sports

  Oct 23, 2019
• Para-swimmer Shelby Newkirk shares world record story at former school

  World record holder and 2020 Paralympic hopeful Shelby Newkirk recently returned to her old school in hopes of inspiring others to chase their dreams.

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  Oct 12, 2017