“It would be amazing to see swimming in Canada be like hockey or like soccer or like baseball, basketball. “I think that’s the ultimate goal,” said Masse after signing swim caps, flutter boards, flags, and even winter coats. She hopes the event would inspire young kids to pursue their dreams and see what they can achieve in swimming. Masse is now fourth in the season’s overall women’s rankings. Kylie Masse of LaSalle, Ont., earned silver in 2:02.21, Toronto’s Summer McIntosh (2:02.85) took bronze, and Calgary’s Ingrid Wilm finished just off the podium in 2:02.94. This weekend, however, the stands were packed.Īmerican Beata Nelson (2:00.50) took gold in the women’s 200-metre backstroke, with Canadians taking the next three spots. WATCH | Mac Neil captures 100m butterfly gold:Īlthough the 2,300-seat venue hosted the Canadian Olympic trials last summer ahead of the Tokyo Games, the viewing galleries were empty then due to COVID-19 protocols. “It means so much to have their support, and it’s been great to have them cheering in the crowd this weekend.” “I’m still kind of getting used to my role, but I’m hoping I’m doing everyone proud. “It makes me so proud,” said the 22-year-old Mac Neil on the pool’s deck as children called to her. It marked the third victory of the meet for Mac Neil after topping the podium in the 50m backstroke on Friday and the 50m butterfly on Saturday. The reigning Olympic and world short-course champion also finished the weekend as the overall points winner, with 58.5 points. The chorus of piping young voices was at its loudest as Maggie Mac Neil of London, Ont., won the women’s 100-metre butterfly in 54.78 seconds on Sunday to set a World Cup record and break her own Canadian record. “Maggie!” “Kylie!” “Penny!” “Summer!” “Sydney!” Dozens of children leaned over the gallery railing at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, shouting to their swimming heroes, begging for an autograph.

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