2026 Canadian Swimming Trials Preview
Key Questions
When and where are the 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials being held?
The 2026 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials take place July 5-9, 2026, at the Montreal Olympic Pool in Montreal, Canada, in long-course meters. The event began with prelims on Sunday.
Who led the Day 1 prelims in the 200 freestyle events?
Ella Jansen leads the women's 200 free while Lorne Wigginton leads the men's 200 free. Kylie Masse also showed strength in the 100 backstroke.
Which events will Summer McIntosh swim, and what recent changes has she made?
Summer McIntosh is skipping the 200 free and will race the 200 fly, 400 IM, 400 free, and 200 IM. She has moved to train with Bob Bowman in Texas and signed with Octagon.
Canadian trials started Sunday. Day 1 prelims: Ella Jansen leads women's 200 free, Lorne Wigginton leads men's 200 free, Kylie Masse strong in 100 back. Summer McIntosh and Mary-Sophie Harvey skip 200 free. McIntosh will race 200 fly, 400 IM, 400 free, 200 IM. She moved to train with Bob Bowman in Texas and signed with Octagon. Liendo and Kharun are absent. Oliver Dawson is a rising breaststroke star to watch.