
Ali Diehl to Represent Team Canada at 2025 World Para Swimming Championship
The waters of the Northern Saskatchewan swimming scene are churning with pride this week as Ali Diehl has etched her name into history.
The Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club prodigy has been officially selected to represent Team Canada at the prestigious 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore this September, marking a monumental first in her burgeoning career and for her hometown club.
Ali, whose journey began as a wide-eyed seven-year-old diving into the pool with the P.A. Sharks, has navigated a relentless current of competition this season to reach this pinnacle. Her selection, announced by Swimming Canada, places her among an elite group of just 19 athletes (12 women, 7 men) chosen to don the Maple Leaf on the world stage from September 21st to 27th in Singapore. This isn’t just a personal triumph; it’s a watershed moment for the Prince Albert swimming community.
This is absolutely historic for our club,” beamed a Sharks representative, the excitement palpable. Ali is our first swimmer ever selected to a senior national para swimming team for a World Championship. She’s not just breaking records; she’s breaking barriers and inspiring every single swimmer, every single athlete, who trains alongside her or watches her from the stands. To see a dream born right here in our pool, nurtured through years of dedication, blossom onto the world stage… it’s simply incredible.”