Penny Oleksiak

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.

Elaine Tanner, one of Canada’s greatest swimmers, offers words of wisdom to Penny Oleksiak—advice that would resonate with any young Canadian

The young Olympian’s success spurred interest in her sport, particularly among women

One day she was just another Canadian teenager—the next, Penny Oleksiak was an Olympic powerhouse

Oleksiak’s friends keep her grounded. They’re less entourage, more peanut gallery.

Penny Oleksiak won four medals in Rio, where she set an Olympic record in the pool. Watch her take on our 60-Second Challenge.

Canada set a high standard in Rio, and is emerging as a Summer Olympics power

How scheduling, math and the Penny Oleksiak spark led to hardware for Canada’s female athletes

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.

After a stellar week in Rio, the swimming sensation says she’s heading home to ’lay low’