Will Penny Oleksiak make history this summer in Tokyo?
The young phenom has a big record in her sights: the most Olympic medals in Canadian history. Her teammates in Tokyo might make the difference.
Penny Oleksiak
’Be fearless’: Advice from ’Mighty Mouse’ to ’Golden Penny’
Elaine Tanner, one of Canada’s greatest swimmers, offers words of wisdom to Penny Oleksiak—advice that would resonate with any young Canadian
How Penny Oleksiak inspired a Canadian swimming craze
The young Olympian’s success spurred interest in her sport, particularly among women
Newsmakers: Penny Oleksiak, Canada’s champion
One day she was just another Canadian teenager—the next, Penny Oleksiak was an Olympic powerhouse
How Penny Oleksiak stays humble
Oleksiak’s friends keep her grounded. They’re less entourage, more peanut gallery.
Penny Oleksiak takes the 60-Second Challenge
Penny Oleksiak won four medals in Rio, where she set an Olympic record in the pool. Watch her take on our 60-Second Challenge.
How Rio became Canada’s breakthrough Olympics
Canada set a high standard in Rio, and is emerging as a Summer Olympics power
Why Canadian women are dominating in Rio
How scheduling, math and the Penny Oleksiak spark led to hardware for Canada’s female athletes
The making of Penny Oleksiak
From 2016: At nine Penny Oleksiak could barely swim. At the Rio Olympics, she won four medals, set one Olympic record and five Canadian records. Oh, and she’s just getting started.
What’s next for Penny Oleksiak?
After a stellar week in Rio, the swimming sensation says she’s heading home to ’lay low’