Emma Finlin Explained

Emma Finlin
National Team:Canada
Strokes:Freestyle
Open water
Birth Date:27 April 2005
Birth Place:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height:165 cm
Show-Medals:yes

Emma Finlin (born April 27, 2005) is a Canadian competitive swimmer, primarily competing in the long distance freestyle and open water events.[1]

Career

In April 2023, Finlin was named to Canada's 2023 Pan American Games team.[2] At the 2024 World Aquatics Championships, Finlin finished one place outside qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympics. However, Finlin received an unused quota spot as the best ranked athlete not already qualified.[3]

At the conclusion of the 2024 Canadian Swim trials, Finlin was officially named to Canada's 2024 Olympics team.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emma Finlin. wwww.olympic.ca. Canadian Olympic Committee. 14 July 2024.
  2. 6 April 2023. 36 Canadian swimmers announced as first Santiago 2023 team named to Team Canada. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Olympic Committee. 14 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Canada's Emma Finlin Gets Spot at Paris Olympics with Extra Quota Spot. De George. Matthew. 6 February 2024. www.swimmingworldmagazine.com. Swimming World Magazine. 19 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Nichols. Paula. Team Canada welcomes 29 swimmers for Paris 2024. Canadian Olympic Committee. 19 May 2024. 19 May 2024.
  5. News: Gillespie. Kerry. 19 May 2024. Canada's swim teams are set for Paris. Yes, there will be a whole lot of Summer McIntosh. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 19 May 2024.
  6. News: Heidenreich. Phil. 9 July 2024. Edmonton swimmers prepare for ‘lifelong dream’ at 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. Global News. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 23 July 2024.