Ruck Wins Fifth Gold, Dawson Sweeps Men’s Breaststroke at Canadian Swimming Trials
Taylor Ruck added her fifth national title, while Oliver Dawson broke 1:00 in the 100m breaststroke to complete a sweep of the men’s events.
- On Thursday, 26-year-old Taylor Ruck secured her fifth national title of the week at the Canadian Swimming Trials in Montreal, winning the women's 50-metre butterfly in 25.93 seconds.
- The 18-year-old Oliver Dawson completed his sweep of the men's breaststroke events Thursday, winning the 100m final in 59.97 seconds after triumphing in the 50m on Tuesday and the 200m on Wednesday.
- Summer McIntosh was named Swimming Canada trials swimmer of the meet after breaking the women's 200m butterfly world record, while Alexanne Lepage dominated the women's 100m breaststroke in 1:06.08.
- Reflecting on her week, Ruck told CBC Sports she feels "quite tired" and is "excited to just take the weekend off," while Dawson said he is "very happy" to swim close to his personal best.
- With trials concluded, competitors including Ethan Ekk and Madison Kryger are now preparing for the Pan Pacs and Commonwealth Games, with Ruck looking forward to international competition.
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Ruck wins fifth gold, Dawson sweeps men's breaststroke at Canadian swimming trials
MONTREAL - Taylor Ruck won her fifth gold in as many events at the Canadian swimming trials with a victory in the women’s 50-metre butterfly final on Thursday.
Ruck goes 5 for 5 with win in 50m fly; Dawson sweeps breaststroke on final day of national trials
The Canadian swimming trials came to a close Thursday in Montreal, with Taylor Ruck finishing the meet the same way she began it — atop the podium. The Kelowna, B.C., native picked up her fifth national title of the week, winning the women's 50-metre butterfly in 25.93 seconds.
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Ruck wins fifth gold, Dawson sweeps men’s breaststroke at Canadian swimming trials
MONTREAL — Taylor Ruck won her fifth gold in as many events at the Canadian swimming trials with a victory in the women’s 50-metre butterfly final on Thursday. The four-time Olympic medallist from Kelowna, B.C., touched the wall in 25.93 seconds. That ...
Oliver Dawson completes breaststroke sweep at 2026 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials
All eyes were on Oliver Dawson in the men’s 100m breaststroke final, the final open race of the evening, with the Canadian record holder looking to complete an ambitious breaststroke sweep at the 2026 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials. The 18-year-old had already captured victories in the 50m and 200m breaststroke events earlier in the week, and he delivered once again in the 100m final. Swimming in lane four, Dawson used a strong opening 50 metres …
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