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.
** Restricted to 10 participants **
