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Prince Albert Sharks Swimmer Max Zhao Shatters Long-Standing Club Records at International Competition

The Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club is celebrating an outstanding achievement by 16-year-old swimmer Max Zhao, who delivered a remarkable performance at the prestigious Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet, one of Western Canada's premier swimming competitions.

Competing in the highly competitive Open Men's category against some of the strongest swimmers from across Canada and beyond, Max demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and composure. His performances earned him qualification for the finals in both the 400 Individual Medley (IM) and the 200 Backstroke, a significant accomplishment at an international-level meet.

Adding to an already impressive weekend, Max rewrote the Prince Albert Sharks record book by breaking three club records:

200 Butterfly
200 Backstroke
400 Individual Medley
What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that some of these records had stood for more than 24 years, highlighting the historic nature of Max's performances.

Breaking club records is a testament not only to Max's talent but also to his dedication, work ethic, and commitment to excellence in training. Competing against older and more experienced athletes in the Open Men's category, Max proved that he belongs among the top swimmers in the region.

"Max's achievements at the Mel Zajac International Swim Meet are truly exceptional," said the Prince Albert Sharks coaching staff. "To qualify for finals and break multiple club records—some of which have stood for over two decades—is an incredible accomplishment. We are extremely proud of his hard work and determination."

The entire Prince Albert Sharks family extends its heartfelt congratulations to Max on this historic achievement and looks forward to seeing what he accomplishes next.

Way to go, Max! Congratulations on an incredible performanc!

Prince Albert’s Ali D Strikes Gold at World Para Swimming Championship Series in France
FRANCE (May 1–3, 2026) — Ali D delivered an outstanding international performance at the World Para Swimming Championship Series held in France, earning a gold medal and a bronze medal while proudly representing Canada on the world stage.

Competing in the SB9 classification, Ali captured:

🥇 Gold Medal in the 100m Breaststroke in the Female U18 category
🥉 Bronze Medal in the 100m Breaststroke Open Women category

The achievement marks another major milestone in Ali’s rapidly growing para swimming career and highlights her continued success against elite international competition.

Adding to the significance of the event, Ali also successfully completed her International Para Swimming Classification, an important step that officially confirms athlete eligibility and sport class status for international competition. Completing international classification is a critical process in para sport and allows athletes to compete at the highest levels under internationally recognized standards.

Ali’s performances demonstrated determination, composure, and world-class racing ability. Competing against top para swimmers from multiple countries, she showed exceptional skill in the breaststroke event and continued to establish herself as one of Canada’s promising young para swimming athletes.

Her success also represents a proud moment for the Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club and the broader Saskatchewan swimming community, reflecting years of hard work, dedication, and support from coaches, teammates, and family.

“Winning medals at an international championship while completing international classification is a huge accomplishment. We are extremely proud of her commitment, resilience, and professionalism.”

Ali’s latest achievements continue to build momentum as she prepares for future national and international competitions.

With her confidence growing and international experience expanding, the future looks exceptionally bright for the young Canadian para swimmer.

Best of luck Ali! Your fellow Sharks are cheering you on!

🌟Good luck to the 6 swimmers representing Saskatchewan Clubs at 2026 Speedo Canadian Swimming Open in Edmonton!🎊 Cheer them on and follow results here: https://www.swimming.ca/event/2026-speedo-canadian-swimming-open/
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