Canadian swimmers Josh Liendo and Ilya Kharun showcased impressive performances at the Toronto swimming World Cup event on Friday. Liendo clinched the gold in the men’s 100-meter freestyle, setting a new Canadian record with a time of 45.30 seconds. In another victory for Canada, Kharun triumphed in the 200m butterfly event.
Liendo’s outstanding performance surpassed Brent Hayden’s record, with Americans Jack Alexy and Chris Guiliano following closely with times of 45.55 and 45.71 seconds, respectively. Reflecting on his achievement, Liendo expressed joy and credited the positive momentum in the city, stating, “It’s good to be a part of such a great atmosphere.”
Toronto’s Josh Liendo sets a new Canadian record in the men’s 100m freestyle with a time of 45.30 at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2025 in Toronto.
Kharun secured his victory in the 200m butterfly with a time of 1:49.71, surpassing his competitors Alberto Razzetti of Italy (1:51.63) and Mitchell Schott of the United States (1:52.10). Reflecting on his performance, Kharun expressed satisfaction with his smooth race strategy and the support from the enthusiastic crowd.
Montreal’s Ilya Kharun claims victory in the men’s 200m butterfly with a time of 1:49.71, sweeping all three stops on the World Cup circuit.
The previous day, Liendo set a new short-course world record in the men’s 100m