Swimming

Vernon’s Shanda Hill is nearing the completing of the 2023 Swissultra Double Deca Triathlon race in Buchs, Switzerland. (Facebook photo)

VIDEO: B.C. ultra athlete crushes gruelling Swiss race in 26 days

Shanda Hill plows through torrent for personal best finish in Swissultra Double Deca Triathlon

 

Alexanne Lepage on top of the podium after winning gold in the 100 metre breaststroke race at the 2023 World Junior Swimming Championships, held in Netanya, Israel. (Contributed)

Vernon swimmer roars to gold at World Juniors in Israel

Alexanne Lepage beat championship record holder Eneli Jefimova for gold in the 100 m breaststroke

 

Alexanne Lepage on top of the podium after winning gold in the 100 metre breaststroke race at the 2023 World Junior Swimming Championships, held in Netanya, Israel. (Contributed)

Vernon swimmer roars to gold at World Juniors in Israel

Alexanne Lepage beat championship record holder Eneli Jefimova for gold in the 100 m breaststroke

 

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PHOTOS: Chilly 15K birthday swim honours dad who drowned in Harrison Lake

Sections ‘were absolutely freezing,’ Jen Soti says of 6-hour swim, followed by 35K run/walk

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The Trail Stingrays won 64 medals at the BCSSA Regional Swim Meet in Nelson earlier this month as well as capturing the prestigious “Dick Buckingham Memorial Trophy” for Most Sportsmanlike Swim Club.
Following photos: by Jennifer Small

Trail Stingrays set to make splash at provincials

Trail club sends strong contingent of 16 Stingrays to compete at provincial championship in Nanaimo

  • Aug 16, 2023
The Trail Stingrays won 64 medals at the BCSSA Regional Swim Meet in Nelson earlier this month as well as capturing the prestigious “Dick Buckingham Memorial Trophy” for Most Sportsmanlike Swim Club.
Following photos: by Jennifer Small
(Nick Pelletier’s crew/ Submitted)
(Nick Pelletier’s crew/ Submitted)
Nick Pelletier, an endurance athlete based in Kelowna, is vying to beat a world record by swimming the length of Okanagan Lake from Vernon to Penticton. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

World record attempt in progress: Man swimming length of Okanagan Lake

Nick Pelletier is swimming through Kelowna on his journey across the lake

Nick Pelletier, an endurance athlete based in Kelowna, is vying to beat a world record by swimming the length of Okanagan Lake from Vernon to Penticton. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Medalists, from left to right, Josh Liendo of Canada, silver, Maxime Grousset of France, gold, and Dare Rose of the U.S., bronze celebrate during the medal ceremony for the men’s 100m butterfly at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Saturday, July 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Lee Jin-man

Canada’s Liendo breaks own record, wins silver in men’s 100-metre butterfly

France’s Maxime Grousset edged Liendo for gold in 50.14 seconds

Medalists, from left to right, Josh Liendo of Canada, silver, Maxime Grousset of France, gold, and Dare Rose of the U.S., bronze celebrate during the medal ceremony for the men’s 100m butterfly at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Saturday, July 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Lee Jin-man
Pennsylvania’s Lia Thomas competes in the 200 freestyle finals at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships Friday, March 18, 2022, at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Thomas finished tied for fifth place. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Transgender swimmers to be included in the trial of an open category

‘Our sport must be open to everybody’

Pennsylvania’s Lia Thomas competes in the 200 freestyle finals at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships Friday, March 18, 2022, at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Thomas finished tied for fifth place. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Bill May, left, part of the United States team, competes in the team acrobatic of artistic swimming at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Saturday, July 15, 2023. Largely unnoticed by the general public, men have been participating in artistic swimming, formerly known as synchronized swimming, for decades. (AP Photo/Nick Didlick)

Men to compete in artistic swimming – formerly synchro – at Paris Olympics

Snicker if you wish. Guffaw for good measure. Bill May and other…

Bill May, left, part of the United States team, competes in the team acrobatic of artistic swimming at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Saturday, July 15, 2023. Largely unnoticed by the general public, men have been participating in artistic swimming, formerly known as synchronized swimming, for decades. (AP Photo/Nick Didlick)
Scott Rees, 29, with his guide dog Kaleb, plans to swim across the Georgia Strait on July 22 to raise money for Canadian Dogs for the Blind. (Photo submitted)

Blind B.C. man plans to swim Georgia Strait for charity

On July 22 Scott Rees, who grew up in Williams Lake, will depart from near Sechelt to swim 30 km

Scott Rees, 29, with his guide dog Kaleb, plans to swim across the Georgia Strait on July 22 to raise money for Canadian Dogs for the Blind. (Photo submitted)
Most drownings happen in natural bodies of water: lakes, rivers and oceans. But for children, the biggest drowning hazards are actually in and around their own home—think paddling pools, backyard pools and even buckets of water (Contributed UBC News).

Water safety tips for the summer, from a B.C. injury prevention expert

Dr. Ian Pike is the professor of pediatrics

Most drownings happen in natural bodies of water: lakes, rivers and oceans. But for children, the biggest drowning hazards are actually in and around their own home—think paddling pools, backyard pools and even buckets of water (Contributed UBC News).
Nick Pelletier is attempting for the third time to swim the entirety of Okanagan Lake, from Vernon to Penticton, on August 1. (nickpelletier.com)

Kelowna man attempting world record swim across Okanagan Lake

The swim begins in Vernon and ends in Penticton

Nick Pelletier is attempting for the third time to swim the entirety of Okanagan Lake, from Vernon to Penticton, on August 1. (nickpelletier.com)
Nanaimo RCMP have reported a man has died on June 7 after going into medical distress while swimming at Westwood Lake. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man dies after going into medical distress while swimming in Vancouver Island lake

Rescue attempt by friends, emergency services successful, but victim died later in Nanaimo hospital

Nanaimo RCMP have reported a man has died on June 7 after going into medical distress while swimming at Westwood Lake. (Black Press Media file photo)
Rachel Stanford is recovering from a broken neck after using the rope swing at Gyro Beach in Kelowna. (Contributed/Ben Stanford)

Zipline to stay at Gyro Beach after Kelowna mom breaks her neck

Rachel Stanford was caught on video flipping off the swing and screaming upon resurfacing

  • May 31, 2023
Rachel Stanford is recovering from a broken neck after using the rope swing at Gyro Beach in Kelowna. (Contributed/Ben Stanford)
The annual Cherry Blossom Triathlon was held in Kelowna May 7, 2023. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

On water, wheels, and feet; Triathletes come to Kelowna for annual Cherry Blossom race

Over 200 people participated in the triathlon

  • May 7, 2023
The annual Cherry Blossom Triathlon was held in Kelowna May 7, 2023. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Canada’s Markus Thormeyer (left) huddles with Brent Hayden, Yuri Kisil and Joshua Liendo following a fourth place finish in the men’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay during the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, July 26, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn photo)

B.C. Olympian Markus Thormeyer banned 12 months for doping violation

Sanction stems from unintentionally ingesting a banned agent in his partner’s water bottle last year

Canada’s Markus Thormeyer (left) huddles with Brent Hayden, Yuri Kisil and Joshua Liendo following a fourth place finish in the men’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay during the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, July 26, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn photo)
Canada’s Maggie Mac Neil in action during World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 21, 2021. On Dec. 18, 2022, she set a new world record at the FINA World Swimming Championships. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil sets world record at short course worlds

Mac Neil trimmed over a half-second off the previous record

Canada’s Maggie Mac Neil in action during World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 21, 2021. On Dec. 18, 2022, she set a new world record at the FINA World Swimming Championships. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Drowning is “not the violent splashing and shouting for help that one sees on TV. There’s no screaming or flailing of arms,” writes reporter Jenna Hauck. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

COLUMN: Drowning is silent; familiarize yourself with the signs of it

Chilliwack reporter shares what signs of drowning look like after incident with son in pool

Drowning is “not the violent splashing and shouting for help that one sees on TV. There’s no screaming or flailing of arms,” writes reporter Jenna Hauck. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
The Trail Stingrays are heading to the BCSSA provincial championship meet in Kamloops this weekend. Photo: Jim Bailey

Trail Stingray swimmers dive into provincial meet

Coach Ian Markus leads a strong contingent of Stingrays swimmers to BCSSA provincials in Kamloops

The Trail Stingrays are heading to the BCSSA provincial championship meet in Kamloops this weekend. Photo: Jim Bailey