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Kelowna swimmer earns spot on Canadian national team New national team member A Kelowna athlete has earned a spot on the Canadian National Swim Team.
Aiden Kirk reached the pinnacle of his career, so far, by capturing gold in the 800-metre Individual Medley on Sunday at the the Canadian Swimming Trials in Montreal.
"He's been wanting this since he was foury-years-old, swimming at Sarson's Beach," said his proud grandmother, Chickie Jacques.
"We are all so proud of him and can't wait to see where this journey takes him." Kirks success will likely serve as inspiration for up-and-coming swimmers at his local club the Kelowna Aqua Jets.
He most-recently was on the UBC Thunderbirds mens swimming team.
His sights are now set on qualifying for the 2028 Summer Olympics as he continues training with the national team.
His achievement serves as a reminder that dreams nurtured from a young agewhether in a competitive pool or at a local beachcan lead to extraordinary success, said his family.
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