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Butterflies are always following me, everywhere I go ~ Mariah Carey

Attending the Formuls 1 Singapore Grand Prix was a dream come true for MacKenzie and one of the highlights of her time spent at the Singapore Sports School in preparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. “As we got there, you could hear the cars and all the noise. There was so much energy,” “The racers in the lead keep battling throughout the race and seeing that will surely motivate me when I’m racing at the Commonwealth Games.” MacKenzie Downing

As a member of the Canadain National Swim Team MacKenzie has been fortunate to have had the opportunity to represent Canada in remarkable venues around the world inicluding the 2005 FISU World University Games, Izmir, Turkey, the 2006 Pan Pacific Championships, Victoria, B.C., the 2007 World Championships, Melboure, Australia, the 2007 FISU World University Games, Bangkok, Thailand, the 2010 Pan Pacific Games, Irvine, California and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, Infdia.

  • UVic alumna Mackenzie Downing inducted into Platinum Circle of Excellence : UVic Vikes, December 7, 2013
  • Downing follows her heart, retires from swimming: Whitehorse Star, May 31, 2013
  • Ryan Downing Memorial Swim Meet 2012: Whitehorse Star, October 22, 2012
  • MacKenzie Downing: the race of her career and lessons learned: Whitehorse Star, May 11, 2012
  • Five medals for Canada to conclude U.S., Grand Prix: Swimming Canada, January 16, 2012
  • Eight records broken at Ryan Downing swim meet: Whitehorse Star, October 31, 2011
  • Downing creates buzz at memorial meet: Yukon News, October 31, 2011
  • MacKenzie Downing returning for brother’s memorial swim meet: Whitehorse Star, October 27, 2011
  • Downing leads Canadians into spectacular opening ceremonies: CIS, August 12, 2011
  • Downing to carry Canadian flag at 2011 Summer Universiade opening ceremonies: CIS, August 11, 2011
  • Downing strikes gold at Mel Zajac: Yukon News, June 1, 2011
  • Downing heading to third university games: Yukon News, May 18, 2011
  • Canadians Relish Time in the Sun: Sunshine Coast Daily, January 29, 2011: VAS team members training in Caloundra, Australia.
  • Yukon Swimmer Butterflies to Silvers at Canada Cup: Yukon News, December 1, 2010
  • Downing makes two finals in Delhi : Yukon News, October 13, 2010
  • Swimmers Surrounded by Speed: Swimming Canada, September 27, 2010
  • Downing overcomes setback to earn spot on Commonwealth swim team: Whitehorse Star, August 25, 2010
  • Born to 'Fly: Torch, University of Victoria Alumni Magazine, Spring 2008
  • Canada's first two medals come in the pool: CIS Team Canada, August 10, 2007

 

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  • Swimmers Surrounded by Speed - Singapore Sports School 2010