SwimSwam reports:
Day two of the Canada Cup in Montréal, Que. took place today, spotlighting some of Canada’s fastest athletes.
The 200m backstroke capped off tonights finals. Oakville Aquatic Club’s Annie Harrison took the win in a swift 2:13.86. Harrison took the lead in the race at the 100m mark and held on to secure the win over 15-year-old Meryn McCann from the Etobicoke who grabbed the silver in 2:14.41. NCAA All-American and Canadian national team member Marni Oldershaw finished fifth in the final representing Club Wolverine. Harrison is the 13-14 year-old Canadian record holder in the event.
James Wells from Badger Swim Club took the win in the mens 200m backstroke, throwing down a 2:01.87 for the win. Also in the final were two of Canada’s top youth up-and-comers:Tristan Cote and Matthew Myers. Myers, a backstroke specialist, finished second in 2:02.47 behind Wells. Cote finished in sixth with a time of 2:09.51. Cote had a great freshman season at the University of Calgary taking home a CIS title in the 1500m freestyle, and a third place finish in the 400m IM. Read More at www.SwimSwam.com
