The Wave Athlete of the Week ending November 27 - Gamble Beaton

The Wave UPEI Athletes of the week are swimmers Janet Gamble and Eric Beaton, this past weekend both athletes took part in the Canada Cup held in Etobicoke, Ontario.

Head Coach William Calhoun commented on the swimmers results, “Janet and Eric were right on schedule with their results this weekend.  We had a plan going into the year and getting the CIS times by this weekend accomplished was a huge part of the puzzle.  Qualifying for Olympic trials is a great accomplishment for both swimmers.  I am very proud of both of them and look forward to seeing a UPEI cap on the blocks at Olympic Trials. Both athletes continue to impress me with their preparation and determination to excel. The whole team now has two months of hard training ahead of them to prepare for AUS and CIS Championships."

Women's Athlete

Janet Gamble who has been outstanding all season reached her goals of CIS qualifying in the 100 free, 50 free, 50 Fly and 50 back.  She was 12th overall in 50 Free and swam Olympic trials qualifier time in 50 free and a lifetime best.  She broke UPEI record sin all events and the 50m free is a new provincial record.   Janet is a fifth year foods and nutrient student originally from Saskatoon now living in PEI with her husband in Stratford.  

Men's Athlete

Eric Beaton, a fourth year business student went to Etobicoke with one major goal and that was CIS qualifying time in 50 free and he accomplished that in the heats in addition to Olympic trials qualifier time for the event.  In the finals Eric finished 10th in 50 Free and had his best time and a new UPEI and provincial record in the 100m free. Beaton is originally from Charlottetown, and now lives in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The Panthers next AUS completion will be held at UPEI on January 21 & 22, 2012.