Saturday Night Showdown Time Trial: A Triumph for Saskatoon Goldfins
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In an exhilarating display of talent and determination, the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club, in partnership with the Saskatoon Lasers, hosted the Saturday Night Showdown Time Trial on June 14, 2025. This fast-paced meet pushed swimmers to their limits as they aimed to achieve personal bests and secure qualifying times for the upcoming summer championship meets.
Record-Breaking Performance by Naomi Liu
The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly Naomi Liu's breathtaking performance in the 200M Breaststroke. Naomi set a new record with a time of 2:50.52, breaking the long-standing Saskatchewan Girls 11–12 200M Breaststroke Long Course Record previously held by Bronwyn Beatty since 1977. She also established a new Goldfins Girls 11–12 Club Record, surpassing Leanne Maruk's 1984 record.
Goldfins Achievements and Statistics
The Goldfins Swim Club was proudly represented by 44 swimmers, with an impressive 16 swimmers achieving 100% personal best times. These dedicated athletes included Harper Bear, Carsyn Busa, James DeLathouwer, Kamlyn Dyck, Noah Findlay, Zahra Gokavi Bailey, Scott Heinbigner, Landon Kennedy, Sophia Klawitter, Naomi Liu, Atticus Mowatt, Avyn Munshaw, Gracie Munshaw, Benjamin Nesteroff, Lauren Russell, and Aiden Sereda-Wosminity.
Top 3 Most Improved Events
Piper Lejbak - 1500 Freestyle, improved by 7.8% (-97.38 seconds)
Avyn Munshaw - 200 Freestyle, improved by 5.4% (-17.53 seconds)
Fares Alkhatib - 400 Freestyle, improved by 5.3% (-16.02 seconds)
Qualifying Time Standards Achieved
Goldfins swimmers accomplished an impressive feat by achieving 17 new priority and qualifying time standards in a range of esteemed events:
Canada Summer Games Priority Time Standards
Scott Heinbigner: P2 - 100 Freestyle
Naomi Liu: P2 – 200 Breaststroke
Sophia Klawitter: P2 – 200 Freestyle
James DeLathouwer: P3 – 200 Freestyle
Carsyn Busa: P3 – 800 Freestyle & P3 – 1500 Freestyle
Piper Lejbak: P3 – 1500 Freestyle
Grand Prix du Quebec Qualifying Time Standards
Naomi Liu: 200M Breaststroke
Saskatchewan Senior Provincial Qualifying Time Standards
Farrah Aitken: 200 Backstroke
Fares Alkhatib: 400 Freestyle
Keiran Dyck: 200 Backstroke
Zahra Gokavi Bailey: 100 Breaststroke
Sophia Klawitter: 200 Backstroke, 200 Freestyle
Lauren Russell: 100 Breaststroke
Gratitude and Future Events
The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club extends heartfelt thanks to the Saskatoon Lasers Swim Club for their partnership in hosting this event, and to Matthew Links for his role as Meet Manager. Special thanks go to the Lasers and Goldfins parents who volunteered their time and effort to officiate and support the event.
The Goldfins are eagerly anticipating their next competition—the Blue VS Gold Club Dual Meet—on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Until then, they will continue their rigorous training and preparation.
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