Breaking a decades-old world record is impressive. Setting a brand-new one is remarkable.

Doing both in a single weekend? That’s next level.

Para-swimmer Riley Martin of Peachland, a member of the Penticton-based KISU Swim Club, achieved just that at the 2025 Speedo Canadian Short Course (25-metre pool) Championships held recently in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

And if that wasn’t enough, he also added nine Americas records (covering North and South America) and three Canadian records to his growing résumé at the national meet.

“I think we’re going to be reflecting on that meet for a long, long time,” said Martin, 33, who uses a wheelchair due to a 2009 motorcycle crash. “Breaking the world record was an incredible feeling. Breaking records isn’t the main motivator, but it sure is nice. It’s pr

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