Olympic medalist spurns Canada in hopes of swimming for Team USA: 'Always felt like an American'
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Canada's Olympic swimmer Kharun switches allegiance to US
Jan 26 : Ilya Kharun, who won two bronze medals for Canada in the pool at the 2024 Paris Olympics, announced on Monday his decision to start competing for the United States.
Canadian swim star Ilya Kharun, who won 2 bronze medals at Paris Olympics, says he'll now compete for U.S.
Swimmer Ilya Kharun, one of Canada’s most promising athletes in the pool, has decided to compete for the United States.
Swimmer Julia Yeo, 15, not getting carried away despite SEA Games gold and national record
SINGAPORE: Speaking to 15-year-old national swimmer Julia Yeo, one might easily mistake her for any other teenager – soft-spoken, seemingly shy, and sporting a cheerful smile.
'Generational talent': Michael Phelps's former coach says comparisons to Summer McIntosh are fair
Without a moment’s hesitation, unflinching really, legendary swimming coach Bob Bowman jumped to his answer when asked if the many comparisons made between the greatest swimmer ever — Michael Phelps — and Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh were warranted and fair.
'Generational talent': Michael Phelps's former coach says comparisons to Summer McIntosh are fair
Without a moment’s hesitation, unflinching really, legendary swimming coach Bob Bowman jumped to his answer when asked if the many comparisons made between the greatest swimmer ever — Michael Phelps — and Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh were warranted and fair.
From NFL turf to Olympic pool, SoFi Stadium prepares for the World Cup and LA28
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Swimmer Summer McIntosh again named The Canadian Press female athlete of the year
Summer McIntosh continued to blaze a trail in the pool in 2025.