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CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Sudbury's Syla Swords makes history at the Paris Olympics
Syla Swords (basketball) and Cloe Lacasse (soccer) were both named to their respective Olympic teams on Tuesday. Syla Swords, the youngest person to ever represent Canada in basketball at the Olympics, has wrapped up her Games in Paris. Basketball Canada posted these photos of Swords, 18, Olympics making her Olympic debut. Syla Swords cheers Syla Swords, the youngest person to ever represent Canada in basketball at the Olympics, has wrapped up her 2024 Games in Paris. Swords is shown here cheering on her teammates at the games. (Basketball Canada/Facebook) 'Syla was not only the youngest athlete but was also the youngest Olympian competing in basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games,' Basketball Canada said. 'Get used to seeing a lot more of the Sudbury, Ont., native.'
CTV News
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- CTV News
Olympian Syla Swords visits Sudbury school, inspires students
Canadian basketball Olympian Syla Swords returned to her hometown Friday, visiting Alexander Public School to share her journey with students. Syla Swords at Sudbury school Basketball Olympian Syla Swords talks with students at Alexander Public School in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on May 30, 2025. (Lyndsay Aelick/CTV News Northern Ontario) At 18, Swords became the youngest woman ever to represent Canada in basketball at the Olympics, competing with the Senior Women's National Team at the 2024 Paris Games. 'I just think it's so important to give back to the community, especially a town like Sudbury, where it's so small,' Swords said. 'There aren't a lot of opportunities athletic-wise, so just to be able to show the kids that you can do what you want no matter where you're living, no matter where you're from.' Brielle and Audrey Dewar Basketball great Syla Swords' cousins, Brielle and Audrey Dewar, talk with CTV News about her visit to their school on May 30, 2025. (Lyndsay Aelick/CTV News Northern Ontario) The visit came at the request of Swords' cousins, Brielle and Audrey Dewar, who asked her to speak to their class. The school expanded the event to include students in Grades 3 through 8. Christine Chisholm Christine Chisholm, the principal of Alexander Public School in Greater Sudbury, Ont., talks with CTV News about Olypian Syla Swords visit to the school on May 30, 2025. (Lyndsay Aelick/CTV News Northern Ontario) 'The biggest gift we can give our children is to light that spark, to give that sense of pride,' said principal Christine Chisholm. 'She's created such a buzz in the school. They're so excited to meet her. And truly, I think sports really lends itself well to that – setting goals and actionable goals. They're all transferable to anything.' Swords, who plays for the University of Michigan, emphasized the importance of pursuing passion in any field. 'It doesn't matter what realm it's in, whether it's sports, academics, anything like that,' she said. 'It's important to invest yourself in something and find your confidence through that and enjoy your life through that.' Syla Swords talks in Sudbury Basketball Olympian Syla Swords address a gym full of Grade 3-8 students at Alexander Public School in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on May 30, 2025. (Lyndsay Aelick/CTV News Northern Ontario) Currently in her off-season, Swords will join Canada's under-19 team this summer and compete at GLOBL JAM. Looking ahead, she hopes to split her time between playing professionally in Europe and the U.S. while chasing her ultimate goal: an Olympic gold medal.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- CTV News
Sudbury's Olympic basketball star Syla Swords motivates local students
Northern Ontario Watch Sudbury's Syla Swords, the youngest-ever female basketball player to represent Canada at the Olympics, visited Alexander Public School Friday, sharing her journey and inspiring students to pursue their passions, while her cousins and school officials praised her impact. Lyndsay Aelick shares the story.
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Sudbury basketball phenom Syla Swords named to Olympic team
Syla Swords (basketball) and Cloe Lacasse (soccer) were both named to their respective Olympic teams on Tuesday. It was a history-making day for Sudbury's Syla Swords, who was named to Canada's Olympic basketball team on Tuesday. The 18-year-old rising star will be the youngest person ever to play Olympic basketball for Canada. The six-foot guard was named to the team by the Canadian Olympic Committee. 'Swords is the daughter of Shawn Swords, who proudly represented Canada in Sydney in 2000,' the official announcement said. 'At 18 years old, she will become the youngest basketball player to ever play for Canada at the Olympic Games.' She is ESPN's 11th-ranked 2024 prospect and has committed to play next season for Michigan University. Her previous team, Long Island Lutheran Girls Basketball Team, posted a tribute to Swords after the announcement Tuesday. And on June 16, Canada Basketball posted a YouTube video of an interview with Syla, Shawn and her sister Savvy. Shawn said he encouraged his daughters to play other sports – 'I actually pushed them to get into hockey,' he said. 'But they really didn't like at all,' he laughed. 'What's unique about our relationship is that he's been through what we want to do,' Syla said in the interview. 'We both want to be Olympians and we both want to represent Canada to the best of our abilities. So he just understands the game from a player's perspective.' She said both of their parents 'know we want to play at a high level but never demanding anything of us, making sure that we're the ones who want to get ourselves there and them doing the best they can to be resources for us is what has made us so successful,' she added.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Notre Dame and Michigan play in second round of NCAA Tournament
Michigan Wolverines (23-10, 13-8 Big Ten) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (27-5, 17-3 ACC) South Bend, Indiana; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Irish -14.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Notre Dame and Michigan square off in the NCAA Tournament second round. The Fighting Irish are 17-3 against ACC opponents and 10-2 in non-conference play. Notre Dame is third in the ACC at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 61.9 points while holding opponents to 36.2% shooting. The Wolverines are 13-8 in Big Ten play. Michigan is sixth in the Big Ten with 10.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Syla Swords averaging 2.2. Notre Dame scores 85.4 points, 19.4 more per game than the 66.0 Michigan gives up. Michigan averages 7.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 more made shots on average than the 5.4 per game Notre Dame allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Olivia Miles is averaging 15.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists for the Fighting Irish. Hannah Hidalgo is averaging 20.6 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 40.1% over the past 10 games. Swords is averaging 15.9 points and 6.2 rebounds for the Wolverines. Jordan Hobbs is averaging 16.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Irish: 7-3, averaging 80.8 points, 36.0 rebounds, 16.0 assists, 11.8 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.8 points per game. Wolverines: 7-3, averaging 75.4 points, 30.1 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 8.0 steals and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.4 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
