Jon McKay
Biography
- Placed first at the inaugural Canadian Open Water Swimming Trials in 2019
- First represented Canada internationally at the 2014 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, winning silver medals in the 1500m freestyle and the 10km marathon
- Represented Canada at the 2015 Universade, placing 8th in the 1500m freestyle
- Swam at the University of Victoria from 2014 to 2018, earning a USports First Team All-Canadian selection in 2016
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT JON
Getting into the Sport: Took up swimming because it was something challenging for him to do…Outside Interests: Majored in economics with a minor in environmental science at the University of Victoria… Odds and Ends: Collects magnets from destinations where he swims…
Notable International Results
Universiade: 2015 - 8th (1500m freestyle)
Junior Pan Pacific Championships: 2014 – SILVER (1500m freestyle), SILVER (10km open water)