Canadian swimmers Josh Liendo and Ilya Kharun showcased impressive performances at the swimming World Cup event in Toronto. Liendo secured the gold in the men’s 100-meter freestyle, setting a new Canadian record with a time of 45.30 seconds. Kharun triumphed in the 200m butterfly event, clocking in at 1:49.71.
Reflecting on his achievement, Liendo expressed his joy at delivering a strong performance and emphasized the importance of enjoying the experience. Kharun, on the other hand, credited his victory to maintaining a smooth and steady pace throughout the race, despite feeling fatigued. Both swimmers highlighted the supportive crowd and the privilege of competing in Toronto.
Liendo’s stellar performance included setting a short-course world record in the men’s 100m butterfly and clinching another gold in the 50m freestyle. Kharun’s success extended to winning $10,000 US for dominating the 200m butterfly event across all three World Cup stops. Additionally, in the men’s 200m individual medley, Finlay Knox secured a third-place finish.
The day also saw Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan break a world record in the women’s 200m freestyle event with a time of 1:49.36. In the women’s 400m individual medley, Mary-Sophie Harvey from Trois-Rivières, Que., achieved a personal best time of 4:24.25, claiming the silver medal. Harvey expressed her satisfaction with her performance and highlighted the significance of competing in Toronto.
Overall, the World Cup event in Toronto witnessed remarkable achievements and thrilling competitions across various swimming disciplines.
