University of Toronto Varsity Blues swimming alumna Kylie Masse added to her medal collection this past week concluding the 2023 World Aquatics Championships with a bronze medal in the 4x100 medley relay alongside Team Canada teammates Sophie Angus, Maggie Mac Neil, and Summer McIntosh.

"It's been a challenge for me and always coming in on the last day with the relay is tough, but I wanted to do it for the girls and obviously clinching a spot for Paris 2024 was the goal for this meet. To be able to achieve that is a really great motivator and I think we're all looking forward to next year," Masse said.

The medal for Masse ties her with Olympian Penny Oleksiak for the most career world championship long-course medals for a Canadian with nine.

Also competing in the three backstroke distances at the international event, Masse picked up two fourth place results in the 50m and 100m, along with a fifth place finish in the 200m. Rounding out her championships, she also registered a sixth place with her Team Canada teammates in the mixed 4x100 medley relay.

 

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Masse wasn't the only Varsity Blue in attendance at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, as 2023 OUA swimmer of the year Aleksa Gold took to the pool as a member of the Estonian national team, competing in the 200m backstroke and mixed 4x100 medley relay. As well, long-time Varsity Blues coach Linda Keifer was at it again serving as a coach for Team Canada swimmers at the international competition.