Danielle Kisser is in Montreal this week, hoping success in the swimming pool will earn her a trip overseas.
The member of the Delta Sungod Swim Club is competing at the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials which began yesterday and conclude on Sunday, trying to qualify for the 2012 Paralympic Games this summer in London, England.
Kisser, a North Delta resident, will compete in five events, the first of which was the 100m backstroke yesterday (Wednesday). Today, she swims the 400m freestyle event, followed by the 200m individual medley tomorrow. On Sunday, she will attempt to qualify in both the 100m breaststroke and 100m freestyle.
Streaming video for all swims can be found at www.swimtrials.ca.
“Danielle is in the best shape of her life and has the right personality to deal with the pressures of a trials competition,” said Sungod head coach Steve Hitchings.
“Danielle was a member of the Para Pan American Games Team and won a bronze medal in the Sb6 class in the 100m breaststroke event. She will be able to use this experience to her advantage when the pressure is on.”
Hitchings admits she is an underdog at her first Paralympic trials event, but will learn from the experience and could surprise if she qualifies for a final.
“Danielle has a big heart and is one of the most confident athletes I have coached,” he said. “She has everything she needs to succeed in Montreal.”
