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Tag: Chantal van Landeghem

  • 3 more Canadian records on 4th day of trials

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    Sinead Russell smashed through the national record in the women’s 200 backstroke, clocking 2:08.89 where Lauren Lavigna’s record from 2009 was 2:10.03. Erica Morningstar notched the Canadian record in the 200 IM, with a 2:11.23 where Julia Wilkingson’s record from August was 2:11.32. And Lauren Lavigna, Haylee Johnson, Noemie Thomas and Heather Maclean demolished the…

  • Wilkinson sets national record and qualifies for Shanghai

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    With two days gone at the 2011 Canadian World Trials, Julia Wilkinson has set the only national record until now, with a 28.13 in the 50 backstroke on day 1. She didn’t qualify for the World Championships in that event, as Canadians don’t allow swimmers to qualify in non-Olympic events, but then qualified in 100…