Shelby Newkirk

• World record holder Newkirk embracing challenge of second Paralympics in Paris

  Holding multiple world and national records in the pool, Saskatoon's Shelby Newkirk is ready for her second Paralympics and a shot at bringing a medal back to Saskatchewan.

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  Aug 20, 2024
  
• CAN Fund #150Women funds 500th female athlete

  CAN Fund #150Women has been around for only four years, but has raised over $3 million for female athletes.

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  Feb 12, 2022
  
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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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• Saskatchewan swimmer recruits crash victim; both now heading to Tokyo Paralympic Games

  Niki Ens was approached by para-swimming teammate Shelby Newkirk after the crash left her a C5 paraplegic in 2014.

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  Jul 23, 2021
• 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.

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  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.

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  Oct 23, 2019
• Shelby Newkirk repeats as Canada’s female para-swimmer of the year

  Saskatoon’s Shelby Newkirk, Canada’s female para-swimmer of the year, has her sights set on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

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  Dec 23, 2018
• 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
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• Saskatoon para-swimmer Shelby Newkirk sets backstroke world record

  Saskatoon para-swimmer Shelby Newkirk has set a world record in the S7 100-metre backstroke.

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  Oct 4, 2017