Swimming

• Ontario’s pool shortage: Why communities are struggling to keep up with demand

  Demand for public pools in Ontario is rising, with overcrowded facilities and long waitlists. The Aquatic Sport Council calls on investment in larger 50m pools to meet the need.

  Canada

  Feb 2
  
• University of Alberta ending swim program after this season amid ‘financial challenges’

  According to the university, the swim program has produced over 500 Golden Bears and Pandas alumni.

  Sports

  Oct 29, 2024
  
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• Lethbridge Fire and Emergency services hosts reunion with near-drowning survivor

  After almost drowning in July, a nine-year-old boy has been reunited with those who saved his life, including his 10-year-old friend.

  Features

  Sep 27, 2024
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• Kylie Masse takes bronze for Canada in women’s 200m backstroke

  Kylie Masse, the 28-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., is the first Canadian swimmer to win an Olympic medal in three consecutive Games.

  Sports

  Aug 2, 2024
• Olympic swimmer collapses after heat race, carried off on stretcher

  Slovakia swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside Friday morning after a qualifying heat of the women's 200-meter individual medley at the Paris Olympics

  Sports

  Aug 2, 2024
• Summer McIntosh sets Olympic record with gold-medal win in the pool

  McIntosh also joins the Canadian history books as one of just three swimmers from Canada to achieve double gold at the Olympics and the only female.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2024
• U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky wins 1,500m freestyle gold in Olympic record time

  World record holder Katie Ledecky blew away the field in the grueling, 30-lap race at La Defense Arena, touching the wall in an Olympic record 15.30.02.

  Sports

  Jul 31, 2024
• Summer McIntosh wins Canada’s 1st swimming gold of Paris 2024

  Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh is the Olympic champion in the women's 400-metre individual medley.

  Sports

  Jul 29, 2024
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• Edmonton-raised swimmer Emma O’Croinin ready for ‘incredible’ Olympic experience in France

  O'Croinin is a part of is Team Canada in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay.

  Sports

  Jul 10, 2024
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• Edmonton swimmers prepare for ‘lifelong dream’ at 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris

  The 2024 Summer Olympics will get underway in Paris in less than three weeks, and later this summer France's capital will also host the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

  Sports

  Jul 9, 2024