Canadian record holders Masse, Liendo lead swimming team into Olympic semifinals

Kylie Masse of LaSalle, Ont., cruised to the Olympic semifinals of the women's 200-metre backstroke Thursday in Nanterre, France. Fellow Canadian swimmers Josh Liendo and Finlay Knox also advanced, while the women's relay team will race for gold in the 200 free.

Canadian record holders Masse, Liendo lead swimming team into Olympic semifinals
Canadian women's swimmer Kylie Masse competes in her heat of the women's 200-metre backstroke at the Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024 in Nanterre, France.

Kylie Masse of LaSalle, Ont., cruised to the Olympic semifinals of the women's 200-metre backstroke Thursday in Nanterre, France. Fellow Canadian swimmers Josh Liendo and Finlay Knox also advanced, while the women's relay team will race for gold in the 200 free.