Ruck goes 5 for 5 with win in 50m fly; Dawson sweeps breaststroke on final day of national trials

The Canadian swimming trials came to a close Thursday in Montreal, with Taylor Ruck finishing the meet the same way she began it — atop the podium.

The Kelowna, B.C., native picked up her fifth national title of the week, winning the women's 50-metre butterfly in 25.93 seconds.

To round out the podium, Matea Gigovic finished second in 26.38, while Leilani Fack placed third in 26.88.

It capped off a remarkable week for the 26-year-old, who also won the 100m backstroke, 100m freestyle, 100m butterfly and 50m freestyle.

TAYLOR RUCK HIGH FIVE<br><br>Taylor Ruck just won her FIFTH national title at the Canadian trials.<br><br>She posts a time 25.93 to win the 50m butterfly. What a memorable meet for Ruck. <a href="https://t.co/I3VQSllwFg">pic.twitter.com/I3VQSllwFg</a>

"I feel quite tired, and I am excited to just take the weekend off. This has been an awesome week. I just took each day as it came and focused on my races," Ruck told CBC Sports.

"In summary, I'd say it's been a great trials and looking forward to Pan Pacs."

Earlier in the meet, Ruck became just the second Canadian swimmer to win national titles in three different strokes at a single trials, joining Summer McIntosh.

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McIntosh was named Swimming Canada trials swimmer of the meet after conquering the long-standing women's 200m butterfly world record on opening night.

"That was the one world record that I've always dreamt of as a kid," McIntosh told CBC Sports after the result on Sunday.

"To now do it is really incredible."

18-year-old Oliver Dawson completed his sweep of the men's