Swimming Canada
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Contigency plan in the works for Olympic trials after fire closes Montreal’s Big O poolThe Olympic Park announced this week that the athletic sports complex would remain closed for four to six months due to a fire on March 21.SportsApr 4
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Paralympic debut long time coming for Saskatoon swimmer Shelby NewkirkDespite 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.SportsAug 20, 2021
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‘I want to keep making history’: Penny Oleksiak on being Canada’s most decorated OlympianFor Penny Oleksiak, the victory, and claiming the title is made all the more sweeter by the adversity she had overcome.NewsAug 7, 2021
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Strong showing at first Olympic trials motivates Pronghorns freshman Hess to push for more"Honestly I think I found a new love for the sport and a new passion that I never had before. I’m way more motivated than ever.”CanadaJun 24, 2021
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Tokyo Games: Kelowna swimmers Ruck, Smith named to national Olympic teamKierra Smith and Taylor Ruck, both of Kelowna, made the 26-person list of athletes headed for the Tokyo Olympics that was announced on Thursday.SportsJun 24, 2021
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Regina swimmer hopes to make Paralympic debut despite COVID-19 pandemic setbackLast March, Krystal Shaw was training for Canada’s Paralympic swimming trials. One year later, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regina athlete is still trying to get there.SportsMar 23, 2021
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London, Ont. world champion swimmer among those preparing for uncertain Tokyo Olympics'I think it's just important to be really flexible and adaptable and able to change to whatever the situation is,' champion swimmer Maggie MacNeil said of Olympics preparations.SportsFeb 4, 2021
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Coronavirus: Swimming Canada backs U.S. in concerns over OlympicsThe head of USA Swimming sent a letter urging the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to push the International Olympic Committee for a 12-month postponement of the Tokyo Games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthMar 20, 2020
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U of R considers next move after losing appeal in Miranda Biletski caseSaskatchewan’s highest court has dismissed the University of Regina’s appeal in the case of Miranda Biletski.CanadaMay 26, 2019
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Shelby Newkirk repeats as Canada’s female para-swimmer of the yearSaskatoon’s Shelby Newkirk, Canada’s female para-swimmer of the year, has her sights set on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.SportsDec 23, 2018
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