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How the World Cup Stop in Toronto Reflected Growth of Canadian Swimming<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary-Sophie Harvey<\/strong> thought she knew what to expect. After three weeks of challenging racing while participating in the World Aquatics World Cup, the stands seemed rather empty when the Canadian entered the ready room for the final of the 100-meter butterfly in Toronto. It seemed like it would be a muted atmosphere for the race, as small cheers echoed through the natatorium. That is, until Harvey stepped out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe crowd went absolutely wild. You could hear the screams,\u201d Harvey said. \u201cIt\u2019s something I\u2019ll remember vividly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The noise from the home fans was unrelenting throughout the weekend, and they were given an incredible show. Team Canada secured five gold medals and 10 total medals, finishing second only to the United States during the Toronto stop. It was a strong statement for the Canadians, emblematic of the growth their program has experienced in recent years. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re at the peak of the growth of the sport right now,\u201d said Finlay Knox, who won gold in the 200 individual medley at the 2024 World Championships in Doha. \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly exciting.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Over three days of racing in Toronto, the Canadian team encapsulated a country-wide swimming movement, one pre-race roar at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Making Waves<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For years, the Canadian National Team has gradually built a strong foundation for success. It makes it hard to remember that the team was once a non-factor internationally, with just one Olympic medal won from 1988-2012. That is, until one special week in Rio De Janeiro. At the 2016 Games, t<\/span>he Canadian women took charge, earning six medals in a historic performance for the country. It was a moment that put the whole region on notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2016 women\u2019s team really set the precedent,\u201d Knox said. \u201cThe more people we have doing this at a high level, the more that come following in their footsteps.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That inspiration is reflected in the current team, and its growing talent. Young stars like Josh Liendo and Summer McIntosh are certainly the headliners, with Liendo putting together an incredible weekend in Toronto. As Harvey pointed out, the expectations team-wide have become higher than ever before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have star swimmers, but all of us also want to make finals, and make podiums, and inspire each other to do so,\u201d Harvey said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The team certainly accomplished that goal at its home World Cup stop. Fourteen Canadians reached finals in Toronto, while nine athletes reached the podium.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re pushing each other to get better,\u201d Harvey said. \u201cIt\u2019s something we want to make a habit of, and replicate in Los Angeles.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s No Place Like Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With the success of the Canadian team, the sport has experienced a surge of support country-wide. <\/span>According to the Toronto Star<\/span><\/a>, funding increased significantly for Olympic swimming from the 2012-2020. The team received $11 million from the high-performance funding program, Own The Podium, for the London Games, and $22 million for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. What was once a struggling Olympic sport has developed significantly, evidenced by crowds like the one in Toronto.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe were all joking and saying, \u2018We\u2019re saving up for Toronto,'” Harvey said, referencing the move of the World Cup circuit from two legs in the United States to Toronto.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cWhen we have Olympic Trials and meets like that, people are generally cheering for an individual. But for them to be cheering so loudly for Canada as a whole, it made it so much better.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Even with the recent success, there is room to grow. <\/span>A recent study by Canadian research company The Strategic Council<\/span><\/a> identified swimming as the \u201cmost popular organized sport or physical activity\u201d among young children in the country.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe more people we have at this high level, the more that inspires kids to follow in our footsteps, \u201c Knox said. \u201cWe\u2019re at the peak of the growth of the sport right now, and it\u2019s very exciting.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The growth is incredibly exciting for the athletes, and motivation is at a high, with team members serving as role models for a generation. However, it\u2019s a relationship which Harvey believes is motivating for all parties involved, comparing it to her relationship with McIntosh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I see Summer standing on the podium, it\u2019s like, \u2018I want to be there, too.\u2019 It\u2019s quite inspiring,\u201d said Harvey. \u201cWe push each other to get better, and I know it\u2019s the same for many Canadian swimmers, which is very exciting.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTeamwork Makes The Dream Work\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The experience in Toronto was a spectacle, and a fantastic showing for the athletes. But in their eyes, this is just the beginning. Harvey explained that the team has its eyes set on the U.S Open in December, as well as the Pan Pacific Championships next summer in Irvine, California.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even with their sights set toward the future, both athletes were quick to emphasize the value of the weekend. They felt the team benefited mightily from having time together to bond. Knox took it as an opportunity to learn more about his teammates\u2019 preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSome people need to be laid back and others need to be more dialed in (for the meet), and so getting to know each other helps strengthen our relationships, and therefore our results in the pool,” Knox said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Harvey called it a \u201cmore unified\u201d culture than she experienced during her early years with the team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt used to be a bit scary, like \u2018I don\u2019t know if I can talk to this person,'” Harvey said. \u201cNow, everyone is close together and really present for every single athlete.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

More talented, better supported and perhaps increasingly unified, the Canadians should be a threat on the international stage for years to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to be exciting to see where we can push this sport, and how fast our potential is,\u201d Knox said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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