Blake Tierney
Canadian swimmer (born 2002)
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Blake Tierney (born January 10, 2002) is a Canadian competitive swimmer, primarily competing in the backstroke events.[1]
BornJanuary 10, 2002
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
HometownSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
CountryCanada
SportSwimming
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| Born | January 10, 2002 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home town | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Backstroke | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | High Performance Centre- Vancouver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | Scott Talbot | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
In April 2023, Tierney was named to Canada's 2023 Pan American Games team.[2] At the games, Tierney won five medals, including four in relays.[1] Tierney's only individual medal came in the 100 m backstroke event.[3]
At the 2024 Canadian Swim Trials, Tierney broke the national record in the 200 metres backstroke event, with a timing of 1:56.74.[4] At the conclusion of the trials, Tierney was named to Canada's 2024 Olympics team.[5][6][7]
