U of Toronto swimmers strive for OUA, U Sports titles while eyeing Olympic trials

Ainsley McMurray didn't take long to realize the standards and expectations of the program when she started swimming with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in 2018.

Diving into the pool alongside then-established Canadian Olympian Kylie Masse, she was just beginning a post-secondary career that has since seen international medals, as well as national and provincial titles.

Heading into her final U Sports and Ontario University Athletics championship season, she's hoping not only to set records and win medals but also to set herself up to swim for a Paris 2024 Olympic berth, just like her former first-year teammate. 

"I got to swim with her in my first year, and she's just one of the best people I've ever met and one of the best swimmers I've gotten to know," McMurray said. "She comes back to the pool sometimes and joined us to train at the start of the year, which elevated my training. Just having her next to you is special."