Emily Overholt

23-year old Emily Overholt, who represented Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics, has decided to step away from competitive swimming. Archive photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista Photography. 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Emily Overholt has announced her retirement from competitive swimming. The 23-year old Overholt posted her decision on Instagram late...

Canadian Olympian Emily Overholt announced her retirement from swimming Thursday after falling short of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. Overholt was part of the Canadian team for the Rio Olympics in 2016 at age 18. She finished fifth in the 400 individual medley and 25th in the 400 freestyle. As a last-minute fill-in, she helped the Canadian women’s 800 free relay win a bronze medal.

After racing the event for Canada at the 2016 Olympics and 2019 Worlds, Overholt won't be racing in the final at 2021 Canadian Trials. Archive photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista Photography. 2021 CANADIAN OLYMPIC SWIMMING TRIALS. June 19 – June 23, 2021. Toronto, Ontario. Toronto Pan Am Sport Centre. Long...