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.

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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.

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