Sasseville Selected For Canada Games Team
Genevieve Sasseville has been selected to swim for Ontario at the Canada Summer Games – Contributed Photo
Sasseville was one of 12 women team selected from across the province to represent Ontario. In total 12 women and 12 men will complete the team. Selection was based on fastest times at Long Course Championship Meets from January to April; it was her recent swims at the Speedo Eastern Canadian Championship meet that earned her a spot.
“I am very excited and honoured to have this opportunity,” said Genevieve Sasseville. “Being Canada’s 150th birthday makes it even more exciting for me to be a part of Canada Games. I just want to swim my best and make Chatham and Ontario proud.”
“This is an incredible achievement for Genevieve. She’s trained hard for 2 years to earn a spot on this team,” said Pool Sharks Performance Coach Kyle Pinsonneault. “Her swims at the recent Eastern Canadian Championships really put her on the national stage and guaranteed her place on the Canada Games Team.”
Swimmers qualified to the Ontario Canada Games Team based on a time in a specific event, Sasseville’s nomination was based on her 100 freestyle time. Sasseville was nominated to the ID team two years ago and attended training camps in preparation for the final team draft, but it all hinged on swimming best times at last weekend’s Championship meet in Toronto; a lot of pressure coming down to a few swims.
“Genevieve’s selection to Ontario’s Team for the upcoming Canada Games in Winnipeg is well earned,” said Pool Sharks Head Coach Brian Lindsay. “It is always very rewarding to see that her dedication and commitment to improving her skills and technique resulted in this selection. The Pool Shark Family is very happy and proud of her accomplishments and look forward to her performances in Winnipeg this summer.”
The Canada Games features 16 sports and over 250 events, and this year will mark the 50th anniversary of the Games. The Games are being held in Winnipeg from July 28-15, 2017; swimming events will take place August 7-11.
She does make Chatham and Ontario proud! Way to go, Gigi!