Athletes – Big Effort Swim

2022 Roster

Meet Our Athletes

The Big Effort Swim is a BIG challenge. We want to support and empower our athletes to dream big, swim hard, and make a big impact! Athlete Profiles is our way to share the journeys and efforts of our 2022 roster coming to Christina Lake August 20, 2022. You think you’re up for it? Join our fantastic community today! Register now, e-mail us, or join our newsletter!

Your 2022 Roster

36,000m Marathon Swim

Ben Blackmon – Donate Here
Sasha Tyoschin – Donate Here
Gerry Lamarche – Donate Here

18,000m 1/2 Marathon Swim

Quinnlan Bymoen – Donate Here
Chris Østenstad – Donate Here
Skye Fletcher – Donate Here
Shian Corbeil – Donate Here
Grant Stewart – Donate Here

4,000m Ultra Swim

Addyson Bymoen – Donate Here
Rene Idrogo – Donate Here
Carson Kettlewell – Donate Here
Robyn Lee – Donate Here
Layne Hellrung – Donate Here
Tessa Jones – Donate Here
Sabooth Royd – Donate Here
Matt Spector – Donate Here
Lorin Inglis – Donate Here
Brent Runnett
Yvonne Werkmann
Melissa McCluney
Erica McCluney
Suzanne Lee
Pamela Kinga – Donate Here
Raimund Wege – Donate Here
Cheryl Place – Donate Here
Darren Seibel – Donate Here
Shannon Frederick – Donate Here
Michael Dowling – Donate Here
Tara Sutherland – Donate Here

750m Super Swim

Carly Michelle – Donate Here
Beth Stewart
Melissa Klinglet
Karen MacDonald
Jill Gresley-Jones – Donate Here
Elizabeth Hanson – Donate Here
John Ybema – Donate Here
Lauren Ybema – Donate Here
Mandy Petraschuk – Donate Here
Zach Petraschuk – Donate Here
Alan Ewert – Donate Here
Cecilia Lindquist – Donate Here
Jill Blackie – Donate Here
Taya Mack – Donate Here

Short Course

Super Swim 750m

In our shortest course open water event, swimmers will complete three symmetrical lengths of 250m with the final leg parallel to shore. This is a great option for youth, new swimmers, or those looking for their first open water challenge.

Ultra Swim 4,000m

The ultra swim is our middle distance event for experienced swimmers looking for a challenging and fun course that keeps them close to shores. Swimmers will complete 7 lengths while navigating technical aspects of sighting and orienteering.

Long Course

Half Marathon Swim 18,000m

The first of our ultra endurance swim distances, our 18km Half Marathon Swim will take swimmers across Christina Lake in a single effort. This swim is intended for experienced and elite swimmers looking for a big open water and endurance challenge with the support of kayakers, crew, and safety personnel.

** Restricted to 10 participants **

Marathon Swim 36,000m

Our 36km Marathon Swim is the longest course available in Canada and is intended for experienced and elite swimmers with open water practice. This swim is not for the feint of heart and will test the endurance of its athletes. Swimmers will complete two lengths of Christina Lake with the support of kayakers, crew, and safety personnel.