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Kirstie -- Paralympic Trials Update
2016-04-10 21:01:26 UTC
Kirstie competed in Toronto this past week at Paralympic Trials. She was in her best physical shape ever going into these trials. There were a lot of good races here in Toronto and unfortunately a lot of near misses. Unfortunately Kirstie's best event, her 100 backstroke was left til Day 5 and she went out too hard and didn't make that top 8 world ranking that she needed to make the team. She is understandably very upset as she made that standard 3 weeks earlier. Kirstie will not represent Canada at the Paralympics this year. She is going to continue competing and working toward representing Canada at the elite level again very soon. Thank you so much to everyone for your support. -
New Canadian record for Kirstie in the 100m backstroke at Man/Sask Provincial Championship
2016-03-22 19:26:37 UTC
Kirstie just swam her fastest ever 100m backstroke and set a new Canadian record -- 1:13.79 in the S14 Para category (for swimmers with an Intellectual Disability). That time is exactly where she needs to be 22 days from now -- at Olympic/Paralympic Trials -- to make a top 8 ranking in the world and be selected to the 2016 Canadian Paralympic team to compete in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Kirstie also set another Canadian record in the 50m backstroke on Sunday. Way to go Kirstie! If you can help support Kirstie in her pursu.it campaign, you have just 8 days to help her reach her goal. Congratulations to Kirstie and thanks so much for everyone who has supported Kirstie in her journey:) photo by Daren Calabrese.
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Kirstie Kasko receives an outpouring of support with her pursu.it campaign
2016-03-01 13:51:22 UTC
We are very impressed by your courage and determination. You are truly inspirational!!
Vinay and Bhavini Ruparell
I am a friend of your Aunt Bev and also a sister in law of your Grampa's old friend , Hal Minton. We are all cheering you on. May your experience be even more valuable than the medal we know you will win. Good for you. See you on television. Norma
Norma Camman