Canada’s Ruck takes silver medal in 100-metre backstroke at World Cup stop

Advertisement

Advertise with us

ASTANA - Taylor Ruck earned a silver medal in the women's 100-metre backstroke at a World Aquatics Swimming World Cup on Saturday. 

Read this article for free:


By clicking the button above, an account will be created and you will begin to receive some of our recommended newsletters. You may opt out of any newsletter by visiting your Email and Communication Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of any email.

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

We need your support!
Local journalism needs your support!

As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed.

Now, more than ever, we need your support.

Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website.

Subscribe Now

or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527.

Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community!

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional

$1 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on brandonsun.com
  • Read the Brandon Sun E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
Start now

*Your next Free Press subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.

ASTANA – Taylor Ruck earned a silver medal in the women’s 100-metre backstroke at a World Aquatics Swimming World Cup on Saturday. 

Marrit Steenbergen of the Netherlands won gold in 55.43 seconds.

Ruck, from Kelowna, B.C., was next in 56.69 seconds and American Anna Peplowski took bronze in 57.47.

Canada's Taylor Ruck of Kelowna, B.C., looks at the scores after competing in the 50-metre women's freestyle semifinal during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Nanterre, France on Aug. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Canada's Taylor Ruck of Kelowna, B.C., looks at the scores after competing in the 50-metre women's freestyle semifinal during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Nanterre, France on Aug. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Canada won three medals at the competition.

Ruck won gold in the 200-metre backstroke on Friday and Finlay Knox of Okotoks, Alta., took silver in the men’s 100-metre individual medley.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2026. 

Report Error Submit a Tip

Sports Breaking News

LOAD SPORTS BREAKING NEWS ARTICLES