Four-time Olympic swimming medallist Taylor Ruck is prepared to make her return to racing after recovering from a broken hand suffered during a skateboarding accident in April.
CBC Sports has learned that Ruck will compete in the 100 and 200-metre freestyle events, as well as the 100 butterfly at an international swim meet in Santa Clara, Cali., this weekend.
Swimming Canada high performance director John Atkinson says he talked to Ruck last week and says her recovery has gone well.
He's also optimistic about Ruck competing for Canada at the world championships next month in Japan. "She's been doing a lot of kick training.
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