Poolside Passport: One Day, Could Taylor Ruck Be Found Between the Bookshelves?
A three-time Olympian, Taylor Ruck has been a key cog for Canada in international competition for the past decade. In addition to owning a quartet of relay medals from the Olympic Games, Ruck is a 16-time medalist between the long-course and short-course versions of the World Championships. Next month, Ruck will lead Canada into action at the World Short Course Championships in Beijing.
Ruck is coming off a strong summer, which was punctuated by a five-medal haul at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California. Individually, the 26-year-old earned the silver medal in the 100-meter butterfly, and added bronze medals in the 100 backstroke and 50 butterfly. She followed that performance by packaging an impressive run through the World Cup circuit, and the veteran is obviously carrying momentum as the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles creep closer.
Recently, Ruck took time to participate in Poolside Passport, a regular Swimming World series that provides a look at elite athletes outside of the pool.
Dream Job?
A librarian.
If You Weren’t a Swimmer, What Sport Would You Compete In?
I love to trail run in offseason, so (sprint?) triathlon.
Food You Could Eat Every Day?
A burrito.
What Song Has Been on Repeat Lately?
TMU – Don Toliver.
Hobbies & Interests?
I love to hike/be outside, read, listen to music, and draw.
Favorite TV Show?
Adventure Time.
Favorite Place You’ve Visited Through Swimming?
Barcelona and Japan.
Who Would You Switch Lives With For a Day?
My brother.