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Luke
Hammond

Every meter counts. Every second matters.

#4
Ranked in Canada, 13-14 boys
400m Free · 4:10.86
#4
Ranked in Canada, 13-14 boys
800m Free · 8:43.49
#5
Ranked in Canada, 13-14 boys
1500m Free · 16:59.80
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The Swimmer

About Luke

Luke Hammond racing freestyle

He has been named to the Swimming Canada National Development Program ID Team two years running, in 2025 and again in 2026, and to the Swim Ontario Aerobic Development Program. This autumn Swim Ontario also invited him to its Quebec Cup tour team. Pretty cool recognition that he's heading in the right direction.

200m Freestyle 400m Freestyle 800m Freestyle 200m Backstroke 400m IM Short Course Long Course

Personal Bests

Best Times

200m Freestyle
1:59.75#6 in Canada, 13-14 boys
Long Course · Jul 2026
400m Freestyle
4:10.86#4 in Canada, 13-14 boys
Long Course · May 2026
800m Freestyle
8:43.49#4 in Canada, 13-14 boys
Long Course · Mar 2026
1500m Freestyle
16:59.80#5 in Canada, 13-14 boys
Long Course · Mar 2026

Short Course Metres

EventBestCanada, SCSwum

★ Rankings: CSCA TAG Rankings, Volume 4, September 2026, Boys 13-14, long course, 2025-26  ·  Full results: swimcloud.com/swimmer/3306753

Development Trajectory

Performance Over Time

Time progression in Luke's two signature events since 2023. The dashed line marks the Swimming Canada Junior Trials qualifying standard.

400m Freestyle
800m Freestyle

Meet History

Competition Results

Selected highlights. Full meet history and splits available at SwimCloud.

Date Meet Event Time Course
Jul 2026 Summer Sprint Invitational 50m Freestyle 25.06 SCM
Jul 2026 Summer Sprint Invitational 100m Breaststroke 1:13.30 SCM
Jul 2026 Summer Sprint Invitational 50m Breaststroke 33.62 SCM
Jul 2026 Time Trials 100m Backstroke 1:00.57 SCM
Jul 2026 Time Trials 400m Individual Medley 4:41.07 SCM
Jul 2026 Time Trials 50m Backstroke 28.97 SCM
Jul 2026 Ontario Championships 100m Backstroke 1:04.17 LCM
Jul 2026 Ontario Championships 400m Individual Medley 4:52.37 LCM
Jul 2026 Ontario Championships 200m Backstroke 2:14.23 LCM
Jul 2026 Ontario Championships 200m Freestyle 1:59.75 LCM
Jun 2026 Central Region Div 1 LC 50m Freestyle 25.96 LCM
Jun 2026 Central Region Div 1 LC 50m Butterfly 28.57 LCM
May 2026 MAC Spring Invitational 100m Freestyle 55.88 LCM
May 2026 MAC Spring Invitational 200m Butterfly 2:25.93 LCM

Looking Ahead

Goals

01
Qualify for Junior Trials
Luke is chasing the Swimming Canada Junior Trials qualifying standards in the 400m and 800m freestyle, his most immediate target on the road to the national stage.
02
Become a Nationally Carded Swimmer
Earning a national carding from Swimming Canada is a major short-term goal, ie, recognition that he's among the best in the country and support to keep climbing.
03
Represent Canada Internationally
Luke's big dream is to wear the maple leaf on the world stage, competing internationally and representing Canada at the highest level of the sport.
04
NCAA Student-Athlete
Luke is working toward swimming at university, combining elite competition with an education that stands on its own. Canadian and American programmes are both in view.

Journey

Milestones

2026
Named to the Swimming Canada ID Team, second year running
Swimming Canada National Development Program ID Team, boys born 2011, in the 400m freestyle. Named on long course swims from the summer peak window. Announced by his club, Mississauga Aquatic Club.
2026
Named to Swim Ontario Aerobic Development Program
Selected for Swim Ontario's Aerobic Development Program, its distance training camps. Swimmers are picked from the Ontario rankings. Announced by his club, Mississauga Aquatic Club.
2026
Invited to Swim Ontario's Quebec Cup tour team
Swim Ontario invites up to 20 of the province's swimmers born 2010 or later to race the Quebec Cup in Quebec City, November 2026, through its Domestic Podium Development Program. Chosen on long course swims from January to August 2026.
2026
Qualified for Ontario Youth Juniors (OYJs)
Hit the qualifying standards for OYJs, one of Ontario's premier age-group championships.
2026
CSCA TAG Rankings, ranked in 10 long course events
Volume 4, September 2026, Boys 13-14. #4 in the 400m and 800m freestyle, #5 in the 1500m, #6 in the 200m, #10 in the 200m backstroke.
2026
CSCA TAG Rankings, #3 Canada in the 800m Free, SCM
Volume 2, April 2026, Boys 13-14, short course: #3 nationally in the 800m freestyle and #4 in the 400m.
2025
Named to the Swimming Canada ID Team
First selection to the Swimming Canada National Development Program ID Team, ie, recognition on the national stage.
2025
CityNews Toronto Athlete of the Week
Named CityNews Toronto Athlete of the Week in October 2025 in recognition of his outstanding performance in the pool.
2024
First Sub-60 100m Freestyle
Broke the minute barrier, a major milestone for any competitive swimmer.
2022
Began Competitive Swimming
Started competitive swimming in the spring of 2022, two days a week, three to four hours.
2018
First Swim Lesson
It all started here. And he never wanted to get out.

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The Path to 2029

I'm a distance freestyle specialist, and right now, I'm ranked in the top 5 in Canada for 13-14 boys across three of my main events. I actually love the grind of the 800m and 1500m. I'm the kind of swimmer who stays focused on the technical details and splits when the sets get long.

Beyond the times, the team environment is a huge part of why I show up every day. I get along with everyone and love the energy of a fast lane where we're all pushing each other to be better. I'm highly coachable, I take feedback seriously, and I'm always looking for ways to improve.

My goal is to bring that work ethic and team-first attitude to a university programme, in Canada or the United States. I'm excited to keep climbing the rankings and would welcome the chance to talk with coaches about how I can contribute to their team.

SwimCloud Profile CSCA TAG Rankings Swimming Canada ID Team Printable one-page summary

Contact Information

Club
Head Coach
Year of Birth
2011
School
Silverthorn Collegiate Institute, TDSB High Performing Athletes program
Grade 9 Average
81%
GPA, US 4.0 Scale
3.5 / 4.0
Height
6 ft 0 in · 183 cm
Academic Interests
History · Exercise Science & Kinesiology
Eligibility Year
2029