University of Toronto Athletics

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

“I have decided to choose U of T for the next four years because it provides unmatched opportunities for both my athletic and academic future," said Layton-Matthews.

A 6-foot-2 butterfly specialist from Kingston, Layton-Matthews joins the Blues via Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Ontario Swim Academy.

Layton-Matthews has excelled in both the 100m and 200m butterfly, winning a provincial championship in both. He also earned bronze in the 200m butterfly at the Ontario Junior Internationals. His outstanding performance earned him a place on Team Ontario for the 2025 Canada Summer Games, as well as with the Swim Ontario team that traveled overseas for the 2025 Luxembourg Euro Meet. At his high school, he received the Rob Stoness Award honouring outstanding achievement outside of school sports.

“Ryan will be an excellent fit for the Blues as we have always produced a ton of top butterfliers and three of the best in U SPORTS are all departing this year, so Ryan can jump in and make an impact right away," said Varsity Blues head coach Byron MacDonald. "Having been at the Ontario Swim Academy, based at the Pan Am pool, for the past year has given Ryan a boost in his career and that will also help him adjust to the high level of U SPORTS competition."

A consistent presence on the honour roll, Layton-Matthews will being studies at the University of Toronto this 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.