Canada's most successful backstroke swimmer — World Champion in the 100m backstroke and world record holder, Masse's combination of explosive start and silky backstroke technique has produced the finest results in Canadian women's swimming history.
Canada's most successful backstroke swimmer — World Champion in the 100m backstroke and world record holder, Masse's combination of explosive start and silky backstroke technique has produced the finest results in Canadian women's swimming history. Swimming rewards marginal gains won through years of technical refinement and obsessive attention to conditioning and race preparation. Career highlights included World Champion 100m Backstroke 2017, World Record holder 100m Backstroke, Olympic Bronze 2020. What distinguished Kylie was consistency of performance at the highest level — competing with and against the very best while maintaining standards across an extended career in swimming. The longevity and quality of Kylie's achievements place them among the most respected figures in the modern history of swimming. The standard Kylie Masse set across her career in swimming reflects the level of preparation and competitive focus that consistently separates elite performers from the rest of the field.
100m backstroke world record and world championship
How They Played
Technical backstroke specialist with exceptional underwater phase
Lasting Impact
Pioneer in Canadian backstroke swimming with multiple world records
World Champion 100m Backstroke 2017
Career Honours
- World Champion 100m Backstroke 2017
- World Record holder 100m Backstroke
- Olympic Bronze 2020