Pronunciation: Jagdev Gill and Peter Carpenter Set to Represent Canada at Para Swimming World Championships
McGill University’s swim team is set to make waves at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore, with Jagdev Gill, a 20-year-old freestyle specialist, and head coach Peter Carpenter named to the Canadian national team.
Gill: A Rising Star
Gill, a biology and mathematics senior studying at McGill, has wasted no time making his mark. The 6-foot-4 Ontarian recently impressed at the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, B.C., qualifying for the championships in both the 100m and 50m freestyle events with respective times of 55.01 seconds and 25.46.
Carpenter: A Veteran’s Touch
The esteemed coach, entering his 17th season at the helm of the McGill swim program, has also earned a spot on Canada’s coaching staff for the event. Carpenter, a 12-time RSEQ coach of the year, led the McGill women’s team to a program-best second-place finish at the U SPORTS national championship this past season.
Strength in Numbers: Canada’s Squad
The Canadian squad bound for Singapore will consist of 19 athletes, both veterans and up-and-coming stars, all looking to make a splash on the world stage. Veteran swimmers like Nicholas Bennett, Reid Maxwell, and Danielle Dorris, who medalled at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, will be a force to be reckoned with.
McGill’s Proud Legacy
The McGill varsity swim program continues to churn out high-performance athletes and coaches competing at the highest levels. Gill’s and Carpenter’s selections are the latest in a long line of McGill swimmers and coaches representing Canada on the world stage.
When and Where?
The 2025 World Para Swimming Championships will take place in Singapore from September 21 to 27.
FAQ
- Who else will be representing Canada at the World Championships?
- A total of 19 athletes and coaches, including Olympians Nicholas Bennett, Reid Maxwell, and Danielle Dorris.
- What are the events Jagdev Gill will be competing in?
- Gill will compete in the 100m and 50m freestyle events.
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