The 2026 Canadian artistic swimming championships commenced on Tuesday and will continue through Saturday at the Shaw Centre in Saskatoon. More than 400 swimmers from clubs and individuals across the country, including the local Saskatoon Aqualenes, are vying for national titles in solo, duet, and team competitions. StarPhoenix photographer Michelle Berg captured the action on the first day.
Competition Highlights
The event features a variety of routines, including junior solo technical finals and solo technical routines. Notable competitors include Saskatoon Aqualenes' Morgan Vaughan, who performed in the junior solo technical final, and athletes from other clubs such as Waterloo Region Artistic Swimming's Joanna Zeng, Edmonton Aurora Artistic Swimming's Kennedy Walker, Remix Artistic Swimming Club's Nathan Zhang, Calgary Killarney Artistic Swim Club's Olivia Perkin, and Aquasouls Artistic Swimming's Mya Deveau.
Local and National Participation
The championships bring together swimmers from across Canada, showcasing the depth of talent in artistic swimming. The Saskatoon Aqualenes are representing the host city, adding local excitement to the event. The competition is a key opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their skills and compete for national recognition.
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