Blake Tierney has struck GOLD in the men’s 100m backstroke, racing to the top of the podium with a time of 52.18! 

These are the Canadian sporting moments worth celebrating together, and CBC Sports helps make sure Canadians can follow our athletes competing on the world stage.

Congratulations, Blake! 

Public broadcasting means Canadian athletes and Canadian achievements get the national coverage they deserve. That’s worth protecting.

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🇨🇦🥇 CANADA’S FIRST GOLD AT THE 2026 PAN PACIFIC SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS!