That’s what some Vancouverites were inspired to do to get their fix during the COVID-19 lockdown, learning open-water swimming at Jericho Beach
Tag Archives: swimming
How Penny Oleksiak inspired a Canadian swimming craze
The young Olympian’s success spurred interest in her sport, particularly among women
Justin Trudeau on 10 of his favourite swims in Canada
From our archives, Justin Trudeau on his favourite dips in Canada
The longest bronze: Richard Weinberger swims to Canada’s 17th medal
The 22-year-old UVic student set the pace for much of the 10km
Ryan Cochrane: Four years, one second, and a silver medal
‘I was second place,’ says Ryan Cochrane, ‘but I showed that I’m progressing.’
Brent Hayden’s long swim to the podium
Bronze-medal swimmer had almost given up hope: ‘There are so many times when you can dream of something …’
Ye Shiwen: Too fast for her own good?
The story people at the Aquatic Centre are talking about
Pool Britannia
The atmosphere at the Aquatics Centre is loud and electric. Swimmers from all nations seem to enjoy the rush
Swimming, biking, recycling and Pride
Tom Johnson remembers Jack Layton the swimmer.
No wading without a life jacket
Adults caught wading in King County, Wash., rivers this summer without a life jacket could face an $86 fine