Pierse to head Canada swimming squad

18 September,2010 08:47 AM IST |   |  IANS

Following a successful run at the Pan Pacific Championships in California, Swimming Canada announced a 27-member strong squad for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games


Annamay Pierse

Following a successful run at the Pan Pacific Championships in California, Swimming Canada announced a 27-member strong squad for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games.

World record holder Annamay Pierse of Edmonton will spearhead the team and the Games are an important step towards her preparation for the London Olympics 2012.u00a0

"It's another great opportunity to race against some of the best in the world. On top of that, I've always wanted to go to India, so I'm really excited to represent Canada at the Games," said Pierse.
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"Our swimmers have demonstrated great Canadian pride over the past weeks," said CEO and national coach for Swimming Canada, Pierre Lafontaine.
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