Supporting the 10 km Open Water Marathon Swimming World Cup 2016

LAC-MEGANTIC, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Aug. 13, 2016) - Department of Canadian Heritage

Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, today announced $50,000 in funding for Swimming Canada. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities.

This funding, provided through Sport Canada's Hosting Program, supports the 2016 FINA/HOSA 10 km Marathon Swimming World Cup in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.

Quick Facts

• The men's and women's 10 km marathon has been presented since 2007 and is the fourth stage of the Fédération internationale de natation (FINA) 10 km Marathon Swimming World Cup. The race, which lasts about 2 hours, has athletes complete six laps of a 1.67-km course.
• Swimming Canada serves as the national governing body of competitive swimming. It includes 75,000 members and 400 swim clubs across the country. Canadians are global leaders in high-performance swimming and development for both able-bodied swimmers and swimmers with disabilities.
• In 2015-16, the Government of Canada, through Sport Canada's Athlete Assistance Program, provided $1,460,768 in direct monthly support to 100 swimming athletes to help them with their living, training and education expenses.
• In 2016-17, the federal government is providing $6,007,915 through the Sport Support Program to Swimming Canada to help develop the sport across Canada, from the community level all the way to our national team athletes.

Quotes

"Hosting world-class events like this in Canada provides our athletes with an opportunity to push for the podium in front of their family and friends. Canada is currently captivated by the Olympic Games in Rio, and this is a chance for everyone to come out and cheer for top-level swimmers from Canada and around the world, right here in our own country."

- The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities

"I welcome all participants and fans to Lac-Mégantic. Not only is this a world-class swimming event, but the organizing committee has put together a great program of cultural and family-oriented events. What a wonderful way to bring together sport and culture while showcasing this beautiful region and the strength and recovery of this community."

- Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities

"The Government of Canada continues to demonstrate incredible support for hosting international sporting events. A competition of this magnitude allows Canadian swimmers with a range of open water experiences to compete in an elite setting on home soil. We thank the Government for their generosity, and are pleased to return to the community of Lac-Mégantic."

- Ahmed El Awadi, Chief Executive Officer, Swimming Canada

Associated Links

Canada.ca/Sport

Swimming Canada

FINA 10 km Marathon Swimming World Cup (Open Water) Lac-Mégantic

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