Rhiannon Leier was one of the biggest surprises at the Olympic trials in June when she won the women's 100-metre breaststroke with a personal best time to qualify for the Games. The event has one of the deepest fields in Canadian swimming, but Leier placed ahead of such stars as world championship bronze medallist Lauren Van Oosten. The win also earner her a spot on the 4X100 medley relay.

2000 Games
Sept. 17: Rhiannon Leier, Winnipeg, placed sixth in semifinal heat, eliminated.


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