CANADIAN OLYMPIC TRIALS DAY 1 UPDATE

The first day of the Canadian Swimming Olympic Trials has officially begun!

Current Langley Olympian National Group Swimmer Hugh McNeill made the 100 Backstroke Final and finished 9^th overall with a time of 56.37s. He was seeded 9^th coming into finals with a best time of 56.34s.

Langley Olympian Alumna Josie Field made the 100 Butterfly Final and finished 8^th overall with a best time of 1:00.98. She was seeded 10^th with a best time of 1:01.06.

In this first day of the Olympic Trials, here are some of the highlights:

- Joshua Liendo (19 yr old) broke the 100 Butterfly National record with a time of 51.40 during prelims. In addition, he qualified for his first Olympic Games

- Double (2017 & 2019) World Champion and 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist Kylie Masse broke the 100 Backstroke National record with a time of 57.70 in finals. Kylie also qualified for her second Olympic Games.

- Women’s 100 Butterfly Olympic Qualifiers – 2019 World Champion Maggie MacNeil and 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist Katerine Savard

- Men’s 100 Backstroke – 2016 Olympian Markus Thormeyer and rookie 19 yr old Cole Pratt

Tomorrow, June 20 Schedule: Bailey Herbert 100 Breaststroke 9:30 AM PST Heat 2 Lane 6

Congratulations to all swimmers and keep up the great work!!