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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Triathlete Jenna Smith of Terrace competes with determination and tenacity at the 2023 HAMBURG WASSER World Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championships in Hamburg, Germany. (Submitted photo)

Terrace triathlete finds triumph at world championships, eyes next challenge

Jenna Smith credits community support and personal resilience for her successs

Triathlete Jenna Smith of Terrace competes with determination and tenacity at the 2023 HAMBURG WASSER World Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championships in Hamburg, Germany. (Submitted photo)
(Nick Pelletier’s crew/ Submitted)

Athlete battles icy water, hallucinations in swimming entirety of B.C. lake

Nick Pelletier swam for 3 days and nights

(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)
Terrace Blueback swimmer Meredith Acal, 11, was one of the club members distinguishing themselves at a final regional meet held in Terrace. (Submitted photo)

Terrace Bluebacks narrowly miss victory against Prince Rupert, qualify for championships

The Terrace Bluebacks came within 150 points of the Prince Rupert Rapids

Terrace Blueback swimmer Meredith Acal, 11, was one of the club members distinguishing themselves at a final regional meet held in Terrace. (Submitted photo)
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

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Rachel Stanford is recovering from a broken neck after using the rope swing at Gyro Beach in Kelowna. (Contributed/Ben Stanford)
MacGregor Lambright in the pool. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Wilson Photography)

Terrace Bluebacks power way to second place at regional swim meet

Many personal best records set

MacGregor Lambright in the pool. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Wilson Photography)
At eight years of age, Terrace Bluebacks swimmer Theo Gardiner performed well at a regional swim meet held in Prince George. (Photo courtesy Terrace Bluebacks Swim Club)

Terrace Bluebacks achieve team-best result in Prince George

Swimmers also qualify for additional meets

At eight years of age, Terrace Bluebacks swimmer Theo Gardiner performed well at a regional swim meet held in Prince George. (Photo courtesy Terrace Bluebacks Swim Club)
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)
A combined Terrace and Prince Rupert swimming squad competed at a prestigious Edmonton tournament. Left to right: Gabriel Ungehoer, Peter Joubert, Josh Joubert, Heidi Bellis, Kelly Choi and Iona Riesen. (Contributed photo)

Terrace’s Kelly Choi bags five medals at Edmonton swim meet

Combined Terrace and Prince Rupert team posts impressive times

A combined Terrace and Prince Rupert swimming squad competed at a prestigious Edmonton tournament. Left to right: Gabriel Ungehoer, Peter Joubert, Josh Joubert, Heidi Bellis, Kelly Choi and Iona Riesen. (Contributed photo)