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Best of The West Fest

April 30, 2026

Killarney had 23 swimmers qualify for and compete at the Best of the West Fest in Winnipeg, where they delivered an impressive performance with 59 personal best times.

The team brought home a total of 22 medals: 12 gold 🥇, 6 silver 🥈, and 4 bronze 🥉. Medal winners included Tyeler Berent, Sophie Holowaychuk, Elyse Jugnauth, Kade Morgan, Eren Oz, Alan Piatek, Grace Rowe, Maya Share, Sophia Shpak, Samantha Thistle, Matthew Thompson, Evelyn Washbrook, and Soren Young.

Killarney swimmers also broke an outstanding 12 club records over the weekend—including one provincial record 🎉.

New Records:

  1. Sophie Holowaychuk (Female 13–14) – 50 Back: 29.29
  2. Sophie Holowaychuk (Female 13–14) – 100 Back: 1:03.23 Provincial Record
  3. Sophie Holowaychuk (Female 13–14) – 200 Back: 2:18.10
  4. Sophie Holowaychuk (Female 13–14) – 200 IM: 2:27.12
  5. Grace Rowe (Female 15–17) – 200 Breast: 2:36.74
  6. Grace Rowe (Female 15–17) – 100 Breast: 1:13.74
  7. Sophie Holowaychuk (Female Senior) – 50 Back: 29.29
  8. Maya Share (Female Senior) – 200 Back: 2:20.30
  9. Grace Rowe (Female Senior) – 200 Breast: 2:36.74
  10. Alan Piatek (Male 15–17) – 50 Back: 27.22
  11. Alan Piatek (Male 15–17) – 200 Fly: 2:08.26
  12. Alan Piatek (Male Senior) – 50 Back: 27.22

Congratulations to all Killarney swimmers on an incredible weekend, and great racing at the first Best of the West Fest! 💚🖤