Vernon has a new world champion.
Alexanne Lepage, 17, won the first gold medal for Canada at the 2023 World Junior Swimming Championships, held in Netanya, Israel.
Lepage’s victory in the 100-metre breaststroke was over the current championship record holder, Eneli Jefimova.
Canada claim the first gold medal at the World Juniors 2023 with Alexanne LEPAGE 🇨🇦
New World Junior Champion in the 100m Breaststroke event! @SwimmingCanada
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