BUDAPEST, Hungary – After a year-long delay due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Team Canada swimmers are ready to dive in at the FINA World Championships. The pool and open water athletes qualified for Team Canada based on their performances at the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria in April. The world championships run through July 3, with open water swimming to follow the pool competition. The Open Water Head Coach will be Swimming Canada Distance/Open Water Coach Mark Perry, joined by Paul Birmingham of Edmonton Keyano Swim Club and HPC-Vancouver Assistant Coach Mandy Bell. Senior Manager, High Performance Olympic Program Cynthia Pincott will serve as Open Water Team Manager.

Source: CBC News June 17, 2022 21:41 UTC