Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club athlete Sophie Bilodeau has set several club records. (submitted photo/Carolyn Bilodeau)
Swimmer Success

P.A. swimmer qualifies for Western Canada Summer Games

Jul 17, 2019 | 5:59 PM

Sophie Bilodeau had one goal to achieve when competing at a recent swim meet in Winnipeg – to qualify for the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games.

“It felt great to actually achieve it,” the 14-year-old swimmer said.

Bilodeau who swam competitively with the Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club for five years, posted a time of 2:50.85 in the 200-metre breaststroke.

“All I know is that when I saw her look up at the clock after her swim, she had the hugest grin,” her mom, Carolyn, said.

It was another achievement in what has been a successful career. Her coach Hazem Hussein said Bilodeau first started reaching the podium during the 2016-17 season when she also set club records in the 50, 100 and 200-metre breaststroke.

“When I have a goal in mind, nothing can stop me. I push myself to accomplishment my goals,” Bilodeau said. “I like training, competing, having a goal and then getting to the podium.”

Bilodeau trains at the Frank Dunn Pool for two hours, seven days a week.

The Western Canada Summer Games take place August 9-18 in Swift Current.

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