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Welcoming Savannah King: Swim BC’s New Director of Coach and Performance Development

July 31, 2025

Swim BC is proud to announce the appointment of Savannah King as our new Director of Coach and Performance Development.

A two-time Olympian and former Canadian record holder, King brings a wealth of high-performance experience to the role, both in and out of the pool. Over the past decade, she has established herself as a respected coach and leader in Canadian swimming, most recently serving as Associate Head Coach of McGill University’s Varsity Swim Team. Her coaching résumé also includes roles with the Canadian Swim Coaches Association and Swimming Canada’s coaching staff at the 2021 and 2024 Short Course World Championships.

In addition to her coaching credentials, King has a strong academic and administrative background, holding a BSc in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in Kinesiology (Biomechanics) from McGill University. She has also contributed to athlete and coach development through her work as a mentor coach with Head-to-Head.

“I am thrilled to be joining the team at Swim BC and working alongside our new Executive Director Elmar Heger,” said Savannah King. “Our goals for the organization are in sync, and I am looking forward to building Swim BC towards our shared vision with the help of the entire BC swimming community.”

Elmar Heger, Swim BC’s Executive Director, expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointment: “We’re thrilled to welcome Savannah to Swim BC. Her deep understanding of the Canadian swimming landscape, experience working with both grassroots and high-performance athletes, and her passion for coach development make her an outstanding fit for this role.”

Please join us in welcoming Savannah into her new position with Swim BC.