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July 4, 2009
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Canada earns sweep at synchro Swiss Open
Synchro Canada
OTTAWA – Canada completed the sweep Saturday at the Swiss Open winning gold in the Team Free event.
Earlier in the competition Canada had finished first in Team Tech and yesterday in Combo.
Looking to finish the competition on a high Canada had an outstanding performance today and was rewarded with a score of 93.167. China (Guandong) finished second with a score of 92.167 and Switzerland was third with 88.167.
“This performance was a wonderful way to wrap-up the competition,” said Canadian head coach Denise Sauve. “We were fabulous and Canada dominated the competition. We displayed strength, confidence and lots of energy.”
From the moment they arrived Canada felt well received by the Swiss fans.
“The public really seemed to enjoy the routines which is such great motivation,” said Genevieve Belanger. “This competition is not only a success for our team, but for Canada. We are extremely proud.”
In addition to Canada and Switzerland the competition also featured teams from China, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Monaco as well as Swiss Club teams.
Results can be found at www.fsn.ch www.fsn.ch/ and the site can be translated using the Google Translator located on the page. Please note detailed scores can be found at http://www.fsn.ch//index.php?page_id=125&m=4,29,125&lang_id=1&cat_id=510&open=Y
What’s next for Canada
Canada’s World Championship team will be in action at the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy starting July 18, 2009.
Swimmers Competing at Swiss Open in Team
Cassidy Beaver-Nicol
Genevieve Belanger
Gabrielle Cardinal
Stephanie Durocher
Claire Friesen
Audrey Houle
Alison McKenny
Marie-Lou Morin
Catherine Powell
Lisa Mikelberg - Alternate
Alice Rijer - Alternate
Jennifer Knobbs – Alternate
Swimmers competing in Combo
Cassidy Beaver-Nicol
Genevieve Belanger
Gabrielle Cardinal
Stephanie Durocher
Claire Friesen
Audrey Houle
Alison McKenny
Lisa Mikelberg
Marie-Lou Morin
Alice Rijer
Catherine Powell - Alternate
Jennifer Knobbs - Alternate
National Team Coaches
Denise Sauve
Julie Sauve
Marietta Meng-Chen
Kasia Kulesza
Team Manager – Josee Dagenais
About Synchro Canada
Synchro Canada is the national governing body for the sport of synchronized swimming in Canada.
Synchro Canada fosters the pursuit of excellence while developing athletes, citizens and ambassadors of the sport of synchronized swimming at all levels.
For more information please contact:
Lisa Wallace
Communications Manager
Synchro Canada
communications@synchro.ca
613-850-9533
www.synchro.ca
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