It's GOLD for Gold at the 2024 TRU Wolfpack Invitational

The Saskatoon Goldfins were delighted to see 8 swimmers chosen to showcase Saskatchewan swimming at the 2024 TRU Wolfpack Invitational in Kamloops, BC from June 7 to 9, 2024. The Goldfins Swim Club was proudly represented by Jonathan Arndt, Keiran Dyck, Holden Lees, Isabel Magus, Obi Nguyen, Rhett Smith, Bryce Tierney, Siarhei Tsyrhanovich, along with Goldfins Head Coach - Steven Hitchings. During the event, the Goldfins secured a total of 15 medals.

Goldfins Medalists:

GOLD:

Keiran Dyck                                   100, 200 & 400 Freestyle

Holden Lees                                  100 Breaststroke

Bryce Tierney                                200 Breaststroke, 200 Backstroke

Silver:

Holden Lees                                  50 Breaststroke

Bryce Tierney                                100 Breaststroke

Siarhei Tsyrhanovich                     100 Backstroke

Bronze:

Kerian Dyck                                   50 Fly

Isabel Magus                                 200 Individual Medley, 50 Freestyle, 50 Fly

Rhett Smith                                   200 Freestyle

Siarhei Tsyrhanovich                     200 Backstroke

Goldfins swimmers posted two (2) new Canadian qualifying time standards at this competition.

Canadian Junior Championships

 Keiran Dyck                                   100 Freestyle

Siarhei Tsyrhanovich                     100 Backstroke

Keiran Dyck equaled a Goldfins Long Course Club record in the 100M Freestyle, which was originally set by Trevor Coulman in May 2001 with a time of 53.98.

Goldfins swimmers posted 19 long course personal best times. 

Goldfins Top 3 Most Improved Events:

Jonathan Arndt                             100 Backstroke               “-44.92”             40.2% Improvement

Jonathan Arndt                             50 Fly                               “-  1.89”                5.9% Improvement

Jonathan Arndt                             50 Backstroke                  “-  1.32”                4.1% Improvement

The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club extends gratitude to Swim Saskatchewan for organizing this distinctive competitive platform for Saskatchewan swimmers. A special thanks goes to Team Sask’s coaching staff and Team Manager, Michala Hegi, for their unwavering support of the participating Saskatchewan swimmers.

The Goldfins swimmers are eagerly preparing for the 2024 Mike Mintenko Summerfest on June 15 & 16, 2024, in Moose Jaw, SK. Let’s get ready to cheer on your Saskatoon Goldfins!

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