University of Toronto Athletics

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues are excited to share the commitment of Alonzo Chan to the men's swimming program for the 2026-27 season.

“I chose U of T because it offers the perfect balance of a strong swimming program and outstanding academic opportunity," said Chan.

A 5-foot-9 backstroke specialist from Maple Ridge, B.C., Chan joins the Blues via Gleneagle Secondary School and Hyack Swim Club.

Chan has excelled with both his high school and club teams. At the 2025 high school provincial championships, he podiumed in three events claiming 100m back silver, 100m fly bronze, and 200m IM bronze. He has also been earned medals at back-to-back BC provincial championships with his club. In 2025 he grabbed bronze in the 200m back, repeating in 2026 while adding 50m back bronze and 100m back silver.

“We are very excited to welcome Alonzo to the Varsity Blues as he is top backstroke specialist from the Vancouver area—its always nice to continue to bolster our great variety of athletes on the team," said Varsity Blues head coach Byron MacDonald.

Chan will enter the Social Science program at U of T in the fall. 

Students who sign a letter of intent and/or commit to Varsity Blues intercollegiate teams will be eligible to play at the University of Toronto provided they are academically admissible and have applied through the normal process with the Ontario Universities Application Centre.