2026 Goldfins Pentathlon Swim Meet: A Showcase of Talent and Determination
The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club made waves at the 2026 Pentathlon Swim Meet, held this past weekend, marking a milestone of achievements and a celebration of talent. The event, which saw swimmers vie for High Point Awards across five competitive events, was a testament to the club's dedication to nurturing exceptional athletes.
For many participants, this meet represented their first long course competition, an experience both exhilarating and challenging. The atmosphere was electric, with teammates enthusiastically cheering on their friends and celebrating every victory, including the much-anticipated bell heat winners who took home coveted prizes.
A highlight of the meet was the announcement of three outstanding Goldfins athletes — Zeyah Flemming, Danny Wang, and Brette White — who will join the 2026 Goldfins Senior Provincial team. These swimmers have not only achieved the necessary qualifying time standards but have also demonstrated remarkable skill and potential. They will proudly represent the Goldfins at the 2026 Man/SK Short Course Senior Provincial Championships in Winnipeg, MB, from March 19-22, 2026.
Zeyah Flemming's performance was nothing short of spectacular, as she posted personal bests in every event and met Swim Saskatchewan's qualifying standards in the 50M Freestyle, 50M Backstroke, and 200M Freestyle. Danny Wang, with his impressive time in the 50M Freestyle, and Brette White, who excelled in both the 50M Freestyle and 50M Backstroke, further showcased the depth of talent within the club.
The club's 96 swimmers collectively achieved 354 personal best long course times, underscoring the intense preparation and commitment of each athlete. Notably, 39 swimmers achieved 100% personal bests over the weekend, a commendable feat that highlights the club's dedication to excellence: Kiarash Aminaie, Carlin Armstrong, Allison Berscheid, Oliver Bi, Evelyn Bourassa, Tessa Diaz Donovan, Lucas Duan, Luka Fehr, Ty Fehr, Wallis Fisher-Katz, Zeyah Flemming, Bronwen Friggstad, Alice Fu, Kassia Gartner, Aoife Gibbons, David Goncharov, Everly Haver, Scarlett Highway, Oliver Horner-Uhyn, Ariah Kent-Rodgman, Zoe Liakopoulos, Kyle MacGillivray, Aishleen Mundi, Viet Tri Nguyen, Duulim Nyamdorj, Jose Saliba, Gunveer Singh, Luna Tang, Cohen Veikle, Piper Veikle, Naomi Wall, Danny Wang, Brette White, Isaac Xie, Cici Xu, Yolanda Xu, Lucy Yang, Hannah Yonkman, and Benjamin Zhou.
The Goldfins Top 3 Most Improved Events:
Isaac Xie 100M Freestyle 35.3% Improvement “-47.12”
Youssef Barakat 100M Breaststroke 29.3% Improvement “-46.57”
Isaac Xie 100M Backstroke 24.1% Improvement “-33.14”
In addition to individual achievements, the Goldfins celebrated multiple swimmers meeting Swim Saskatchewan A Long Course Qualifying Time Standards across various events, setting a high bar for future competitions. The club also proudly recorded a total of 29 Junior Provincial time standards at this exciting swim meet.
Swim Saskatchewan A Long Course Qualifying Time Standards:
Youssef Barakat 100 Freestyle
Evelyn Bourassa 100 Freestyle
Victoria Dickson 100 Freestyle
Zeyah Flemming 50 Breaststroke, 50 Fly
Elsa Fletcher 100 freestyle, 100 Backstroke
Summer Grajo 100 Backstroke, 200 Individual Medley
Ivy Kellett 100 Fly
Ariah Kent-Rodgman 100 Breaststroke, 100 Backstroke
Nicole Lam 100 Freestyle, 200 Individual Medley
Oliver Ledingham-Off 100 Backstroke
Aishleen Mundi 50 Freestyle, 50 Breaststroke
Zoey Painchaud 200 Individual Medley
Cohen Veikle 100 Breaststroke, 100 Backstroke
Piper Veikle 200 Freestyle
Naomi Wall 100 Freestyle
Danny Wang 50 Breaststroke, 50 Backstroke
Brette White 50 Breaststroke, 50 Fly
Yolanda Xu 100 Breaststroke, 200 Individual Medley
Lucy Yang 200 Freestyle
2026 Goldfins Pentathlon High Point Award Winners
Girls 10 & Under:
1. Zeyah Flemming 117 Points
2. Brette White 104 Points
3. Lucy Yang 97 Points
Girls 11 – 12:
3. Ariah Kent-Rodgman 95 Points
Boys 11 & Under:
3. Danny Wang 104 Points
Boys 12 – 13:
1. Cohen Veikle 112 Points
Boys 14 & Over:
1. Sebastian Wruck 109 Points
The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the generous supporters and funding partners who contributed to the success of this swim meet:
- Al Anderson’s Source for Sports
- Little Caesars
- Craven SPORT Services
- The Community Initiatives Fund
- Axon Software
- Rick’s Painting
- BarrierTek
- Prince Albert Northern Bus Lines
- Federated Co-Op
- Leland Kimpinski LLP
- Star Egg
- Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan
- Ken Cheveldayoff
- Sask Energy
- SaskTel
- DQ Blairmore
- 8th Street Pets & Vets
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Cargill
- Sask Lotteries
- City of Saskatoon
- Swim Saskatchewan
- Sask Sport
The Goldfins swimmers and coaches wish to acknowledge the immense dedication shown by our meet management team: Nicole Gillis-Fehr, Tori Veikle, Jason Wosminity, and Robin Mowat, who devoted countless hours to both the preparation and hosting of this event. We also extend our gratitude to the Meet Referees: Sharon Lyons, Bob Cowan, and Jennifer Abrahamson, as well as the many Goldfins parents and volunteers who officiated and supported throughout this past weekend. Your contributions are sincerely appreciated.
Looking ahead, the Goldfins are gearing up for upcoming competitions, including the 2026 Phoenix Winter Invitational in Paradise Valley, AZ, the Western Transmountain Festival III in Calgary, AB, and the 2026 Saskatchewan Junior Short Course Championships in Moose Jaw, SK.
As the club continues to nurture and celebrate the diversity of talents and experiences within its ranks, the future looks promising for the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club.
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