Honoring Five Decades of Distinction: A Recap of the Goldfins 50th Invitational
Honoring Tradition, Swimming into the Future
In a remarkable celebration of athletic prowess and dedication, the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club marked the 50th anniversary of their esteemed invitational meet, held from October 22 to 25, 2026, at the Shaw Centre in Saskatoon, SK. This event, a historic milestone for the club, underscored five decades of swimming excellence and community spirit.
Golden Achievements: New Standards Set
The Goldfins were represented by a formidable team of 80 swimmers who competed in over 550 individual events. Displaying exceptional talent, 46 swimmers achieved 90 new short course qualifying time standards. Among these standouts, Aliyah Aubut and Abigail Gauld earned the prestigious Best of the West qualifying times, propelling them towards the upcoming 2027 championships, which the Goldfins are proud to host in April.
In addition to these achievements, the club's athletes secured five Swim Alberta Championships time standards and 83 Swim Saskatchewan time standards, a testament to their hard work and dedication.
Best of the West Championships Qualifying Time Standards:
Aliyah Aubut 200 Backstroke
Abigail Gauld 50 Breaststroke
Alberta Provincial Championships Qualifying Time Standards:
Lennox Armstrong 200 Backstroke
Abigail Gauld 400 Individual Medley
Nicole Godbout 50 Backstroke
Landon Kennedy 100 Breaststroke
Aiden Sereda-Wosminity 200 Backstroke
Saskatchewan AA Short Course Qualifying Time Standards:
Farrah Aitken 200 & 400 Freestyle
Lennox Armstrong 50, 100 & 200 Backstroke
Aliyah Aubut 50 Fly
Cori Biberdorf 50 Freestyle
Minau Burrows 100 Backstroke, 50 Fly
Sadie Burrows 400 Individual Medley, 800 Freestyle
Carsyn Busa 400 Individual Medley
Jacob Findlay 50 & 100 Backstroke, 50 & 100 Fly, 400 Freestyle
Zeyah Flemming 1500 Freestyle
Zoe Gursky 1500 Freestyle
Dejan Jarcan 50 Backstroke
Nicole Lam 50 Freestyle, 50 Fly
Elliotte Mah 200 Breaststroke
Aishleen Mundi 200 Breaststroke
Benjamin Nesteroff 50 Fly
Binh An Nguyen 800 Freestyle
Ella Reiter 200 & 400 Individual Medley
Carson Sereda-Wosminity 100 Fly
Will Sothilingam 1500 Freestyle, 50 Backstroke, 50 Fly
Cohen Veikle 100 Breaststroke
Piper Veikle 50 & 200 Backstroke
Naomi Wall 100 & 400 Freestyle
Danny Wang 50 Freestyle, 50 Breaststroke
Chasen Weber 100 Backstroke, 50 Fly
Brette White 400 Individual Medley, 800 Freestyle
Dakota Wigness 200 Fly, 100 Freestyle
Lucy Yang 50, 100 & 200 Backstroke, 50 Freestyle
Ethan Zbytovsky 100 Breaststroke
Saskatchewan A Short Course Qualifying Time Standards:
Farrah Aitken 1500 Freestyle
Erykah Aubut 200 Individual Medley
Addie Bartlett 400 Individual Medley
Josh Block 50, 100 & 200 Breaststroke
Carsyn Busa 200 Breaststroke
Victoria Dickson 800 Freestyle
Kamlyn Dyck 100 Backstroke
Summer Grajo 200 Individual Medley, 800 Freestyle
Gillian Grayston 100 Freestyle
Emmy Hoffmann 50 Fly
Jackson LaBine 200 Backstroke, 100 Freestyle
Nicole Lam 200 Freestyle, 200 Individual Medley
Anton Magsuci 50 Backstroke, 100 Breaststroke
Aishleen Mundi 50 Backstroke
Zoey Painchaud 200 Individual Medley, 800 Freestyle
Rhett Ruzesky 1500 Freestyle
Hudson St. Amant 100 Breaststroke, 800 Freestyle
Heimarie Strydom 100 Backstroke
Cohen Veikle 1500 Freestyle
Piper Veikle 50 Fly
Danny Wang 50 Backstroke, 200 Individual Medley, 100 Breaststroke, 100 Freestyle
Brette White 100 Fly
Personal Bests and Most Improved: A Testament to Growth
The Goldfins celebrated 345 personal best times, with 16 swimmers achieving 100% in personal best events: Lennox Armstrong, Aliyah Aubut, Luka Fehr, Jacob Findlay, Ariah Kent-Rodgman, Jackson LaBine, Nicole Lam, Rhett Ruzesky, Cohen Veikle, Naomi Wall, Danny Wang, Chasen Weber, Brette White, Dakota Wigness, Yolanda Xu, and Lucy Yang on this achievement.
Congratulations to the Top 3 Most Improved Goldfins events:
Dakota Wigness 100 Individual Medley 18.6% Improvement “-16.99”
Gillian Grayston 100 Freestyle 17.9% Improvement “-15.78”
Aishleen Mundi 50 Backstroke 17.7% Improvement “-16.99”
Medal Moments: Triumphs and Talent
At the Goldfins 50th Invitational, Saskatoon Goldfins swimmers shone brightly. They earned 52 individual medals and five in relay events, showcasing their talent and dedication. Here's a list of those who excelled on the podium.
Gold Medalists
Victoria Darling 100 Individual Medley, 100 Freestyle
Kamlyn Dyck 800 Freestyle
Abigail Gauld 100 Individual Medley
Miller Gotto 1500 Freestyle
Piper Lejbak 100 Freestyle
Chasen Weber 1500 Freestyle
Silver Medalists
Aliyah Aubut 100 & 200 Backstroke
Josh Block 1500 Freestyle, 200 Fly,
Sadie Burrows 400 Individual Medley
Victoria Darling 50 Freestyle
Zeyah Flemming 1500 Freestyle
Abigail Gauld 400 Individual Medley, 200 Breaststroke, 400 Freestyle
Avery Houle 100 Individual Medley
Dejan Jarcan 200 Breaststroke
Piper Lejbak 1500 Freestyle
Ella Reiter 100 Fly
Carson Sereda-Wosminity 100 Individual Medley, 50 & 100 Freestyle
Will Sothilingam 1500 Freestyle
Cohen Veikle 1500 Freestyle
Dakota Wigness 200 Fly
Goldfins Mixed 200M Freestyle Relay: Carson Sereda-Wosminity, Mariah Weber, Victoria Darling, Landon Kennedy
Goldfins Female 200M Freestyle Relay: Mariah Weber, Piper Lejbak, Avery Houle, Victoria Darling
Goldfins Male 200M Freestyle Relay: Carson Sereda-Wosminity, Landon Kennedy, Noah Findlay, Ethan Zbytovsky
Goldfins Male 200M Medley Relay: Carson Sereda-Wosminity, Dejan Jarcan, Cameron Harms, Landon Kennedy
Bronze Medalists
Aliyah Aubut 1500 Freestyle, 200 Individual Medley
Kasey Biberdorf 1500 Freestyle
Sadie Burrows 100 Fly, 200 Individual Medley
Carsyn Busa 400 Individual Medley
Victoria Darling 100 Breaststroke
Noah Findlay 100 Freestyle
Abigail Gauld 50 & 100 Breaststroke, 50 Fly
Miller Gotto 200 & 400 Freestyle
Cameron Harms 200 Fly
Avery Houle 50 Breaststroke
Landon Kennedy 100 Individual Medley, 50 Fly
Piper Lejbak 800 Freestyle
Benjamin Nesteroff 200 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke
Carson Sereda-Wosminity 200 Backstroke
Cohen Veikle 400 Individual Medley
Mariah Weber 200 Freestyle
Dakota Wigness 100 Individual Medley
Ethan Zbytovsky 50 Freestyle
Goldfins Female 200M Medley Relay: Nicole Godbout, Avery Houle, Mariah Weber, Victoria Darling
A Community Effort: Gratitude and Recognition
The success of the Goldfins 50th Invitational was a collective effort, with thanks due to Michelle Jarcan, Nicole Gillis-Fehr, Ryan Lejbak, Rick Godbout, Robin Mowat, Toto Magsuci, Jason Wosminity, Candice Kent-Rodgman, and Tina Zimonick for their tireless efforts in hosting this meet. We would also like to thank the Meet Referees: Ryan MacGillivray, Kathleen Eisler, Kirsten Dyck, Jennifer Abrahamson, Norma LaChance and Aysha Haines for guiding and for supporting us throughout the weekend. The swimmers and coaching staff would also like to acknowledge all of the Goldfins parent volunteers who spent the weekend cheering us on by officiating, volunteering, and supporting us on our live feed.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional sponsors whose steadfast support has made this special event possible. Your generosity not only drives the success of our gathering but also enhances the experiences of all participants. We would like to specifically acknowledge Las Palapas restaurant for their generous donation to the 50/50 Early Bird Prize, which added excitement and anticipation to the event. Our appreciation also goes to Lana Niro and her dedicated team at Little Caesars for providing a delightful selection of pizzas and treats, ensuring our officials, volunteers, and coaches were well-nourished on Sunday night. We sincerely appreciate those who supported the Live Streaming broadcast and everyone who purchased 50/50 tickets. Your enthusiasm and involvement have been crucial to the success of our event, highlighting the diverse and vibrant efforts of our community. A special thank you to Leopold’s Tavern for assisting the Goldfins in hosting the Coaches Social.
Looking Ahead: A Future of Promise
As the Goldfins prepare to compete in the Craven SPORT Services Racing Series #2 on November 14, 2026, the club remains committed to fostering talent and celebrating community. With a proud history and a promising future, the Goldfins Swim Club continues to inspire, motivate, and excel.
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