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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. In 2001, Fred Marcellino, American author and illustrator (born 1939) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Swimming phenom from northern Alberta is 'rewriting the record books'
Grande Prairie's 18 year-old Oliver Dawson was named the city's parade marshal for Canada Day 2026 for his feats in the swimming pool. Dawson has broken two Canadian breaststroke speed records so far, and he doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon.
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 6, 2026
Summer McIntosh breaks 200 fly world record, oldest in women’s swimming
Old record set by China's Liu Zige in October 2009
CBC | Sports News
· Jun 30, 2026
Will Summer McIntosh break more records at the Canadian trials?
CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews Summer McIntosh's return to the Canadian swimming trials, where she has other goals in mind after last year's record-smashing performance.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 6, 2026
McIntosh rewrites swimming history
MONTREAL — Summer McIntosh broke the world record in the 200m butterfly at the Canadian Swim Championships in Montreal, shattering the oldest world mark in women’s swimming. McIntosh, a three-time champion at the 2024 Paris Olympics, won the Canadian 200 fly title in 2mins 1.65secs to erase the prior world record of 2:01.81 set by [] The post McIntosh rewrites swimming history appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Canadian Sport Scene
· Jun 29, 2026
Canadian chuckwagon racing legend Tom Glass dies at age 77
Canadian chuckwagon racing legend Tom Glass of High River, Alberta passed away at the age of 77 according to Amir Said of CBC News on Saturday. The cause of death was a stroke. Glass won four Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby Championships as a driver. The titles came in 1983, 1987, 1992 and 1994. Glass also [] The post Canadian chuckwagon racing legend Tom Glass dies at age 77 appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
Now Magazine
· Jul 7, 2026
‘She’s a generational talent’: Expert says Summer McIntosh is just getting started after historic world record
What to know Three-time Olympic gold medalist Summer McIntosh broke yet another record during Sunday’s swimming trials. The 19-year-old Toronto-born professional swimmer was competing in... The post ‘She’s a generational talent’: Expert says Summer McIntosh is just getting started after historic world record appeared first on NOW Toronto.
CBC News
· Jul 5, 2026
Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200m butterfly world record at Canadian swim trials
Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200m butterfly world record at Canadian swim trials
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Related coverage for "Swimming phenom from northern Alberta is 'rewriting the record books'": Toronto Sun — Summer McIntosh breaks 200 fly world record, oldest in women’s swimming. CBC | Sports News — Will Summer McIntosh break more records at the Canadian trials?. Egyptian Gazette — McIntosh rewrites swimming history. Canadian Sport Scene — Canadian chuckwagon racing legend Tom Glass dies at age 77. Now Magazine — ‘She’s a generational talent’: Expert says Summer McIntosh is just getting started after historic world record. CBC News — Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200m butterfly world record at Canadian swim trials