Canada's Para Swimmers Shine: Dorris, Jibb Add More Medals to World Championship Haul!

The pool in Manchester erupted with cheers as Canada’s exceptional para swimmers once again dove into action, delivering thrilling performances and adding to their impressive medal tally at the Para Swimming World Championships. On a day filled with powerful swims and personal bests, Danielle Dorris showcased her formidable talent by capturing a silver medal, while Tyson Jibb made history with his very first world championship bronze.

Dorris, a phenomenal force in the S7 category, powered through the women's 50-metre butterfly, touching the wall in an astounding 33.87 seconds.

This remarkable time not only secured her the silver but also set a new Canadian record, further solidifying her status as a top contender. Hot on the heels of her S7 50m freestyle gold medal earlier in the championships, Dorris continues to be a beacon of speed and precision for Team Canada.

The excitement didn't stop there.

Tyson Jibb delivered a truly inspiring performance in the men's S8 400-metre freestyle. With sheer determination, he surged to a personal best time of 4:42.82, earning him a well-deserved bronze medal. This momentous achievement marks Jibb’s inaugural world championship medal, a testament to years of dedication and relentless training.

His joy was palpable as he stood on the podium, a symbol of perseverance and success.

These latest medals join a growing collection for Team Canada in Manchester. The championships have already seen Aurélie Rivard clinch a magnificent gold in the women's S10 400m freestyle, Alec Elliot secure a strong silver in the men's S10 400m freestyle, Nicholas Bennett storm to gold in the men's S14 200m freestyle, and Tess Routliffe claim silver in the women's S7 200m IM.

Each medal is a story of incredible athletic prowess and unwavering spirit.

Beyond the podium, other Canadian athletes delivered commendable performances, demonstrating the depth of talent within the squad. Shelby Newkirk finished a strong fourth in the women's S6 100m backstroke with a time of 1:23.07, narrowly missing a medal.

Katie Cosgriffe placed fifth in the women's S10 100m butterfly (1:07.41), while Reid Maxwell secured sixth in the men's S8 400m freestyle (4:51.64), sharing the pool with bronze medalist Jibb. Sabrina Duchesne also showed her mettle, taking seventh in the women's S7 50m butterfly (37.13).

With six medals – two gold, three silver, and one bronze – already in hand by the end of Day 3, Team Canada is well on its way to achieving its ambitious target of 13 to 16 medals.

Head coach Vince Mikuska and the entire team are undoubtedly proud of these outstanding results, which speak volumes about the dedication and talent of Canada's para swimmers. The championships continue, promising more exhilarating races and opportunities for these incredible athletes to shine on the world stage.