Media Release - Beaton and Cho earn top spot at Canadian Club nationals

July 27, 2003

Erica Beaton aged 15, and Kenneth Cho, 13, were the fastest swimmers and National Age Group Champions in their respective age categories. Their results came at the inaugural Canadian Club Nationals, held this past week in Calgary.

For results see the following links at the SwimDirect website: Full Results

Erica Beaton in the 50 freestyle swam to a blistering 26.76 which placed her in the silver medal position as second fastest overall in the country and first in her age category. For Erica it was an impressive move forward as less than a month ago she made her first consolation final at the senior level at the World Championships and Pan American Games Trials. Head Coach Mark Bottrill was pleased with the result. "Erica is a great racer, she has a keen sense of how to get to the finish in close races, which is required in such sprint events as the 50 free. I am excited for Erica, her goal is to be in the final at Olympic Trials next year, so this silver medal will give her some great motivation to train hard and prepare for the Trials".

Kenneth Cho was the Canadian Champion in the 50 Backstroke as the fastest 13-year-old. Kenneth has made strong strides in the last four months when he qualified to compete at the prestigious Club Nationals. Kenneth finished 10 over-all in the event for the 13-14 boys.

Hyack relays were strong at the meet, finishing 4th and just out of the bronze in the 14 and under boys 200 Medley Relay, and 4th in the Senior Girls 400 Free relay.

Veteran Hyack swimmers also contributed to the overall team performance. Tanya Hunks returned from the World Aquatic Championships in Barcelona to compete for Hyack earned gold in the 800 Freestyle and bronze in the 200 Fly and 200 Free. Amber Dykes swam to 4th spot overall in the 50 free for the second year in a row and also had a top 8 finish in the 400 IM. Jennifer Kasuya finished 11th in the 50 and 100 back, 16th in the 50 Free. Mila Zvijerac swam to a win in the B final of the 100 Breast, and finished 10th in the 50 and 200 breaststroke, and 13th in the 50 Freestyle. Sabrina Taylor raced to her first second swim at the Senior level with a B final in the 100 free finishing 15th overall. Max Jensen earned 12th place with his effort in the 100 Butterfly.