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14-year-old from Ladysmith makes Olympic swimming trials

Colton Gonzales will compete in Toronto this month
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Colton Gonzales achieves his Canadian Olympic trials qualifying time in Victoria on April 20. (Red Deer Catalina Swim Club photo)

A 14-year-old from Ladysmith has earned a spot at the Canadian Olympic Swimming Trials.

Colton Gonzales secured his qualifying time during a meet April 19-20 in Victoria, according to a Ladysmith Chemainus Orcas swim club press release.

Gonzales swam the 100-metre backstroke in 59.89 seconds, earning him the chance to compete at the Olympic trials in Toronto from May 13-17.

B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檓 incredibly excited for this opportunity to compete at the Canadian Olympic Trials and see the future Canadian Olympians,B次元官网网址 Gonzales said in the release. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 been a dream of mine to one day represent my country on the international stage, and IB次元官网网址檓 determined to give it my all and learn everything I can while I am in Toronto.B次元官网网址

The release noted that Gonzales has trained rigorously and has shown B次元官网网址渦nwavering dedicationB次元官网网址 to his sport.

B次元官网网址淲hat sets him apart is his work ethic, determination, and his drive to win,B次元官网网址 said coach Brandon Gonzales. B次元官网网址淗e always tries to elevate himself to meet or exceed the level of his competition.B次元官网网址

The teen hopes that competing at such a high level will turn out to be not only a personal achievement, but a chance to inspire others in his community.

B次元官网网址淚 hope that my journey will encourage other young athletes to pursue their passions and push themselves toward their goals,B次元官网网址 Colton Gonzales said in the release. B次元官网网址淲ith hard work and dedication, anything is possible.B次元官网网址

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