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Xander Christian

Xander Christian (he/him) is a Canadian high school student with interests in many sports, medicine and music. He is passionate about exploring the effects of swimming lessons on youth, and in 2024, founded Swim X, a program offering free swim gear and instruction to recent newcomers to Canada. You can find out more on Instagram at @swim___x.

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Swim X: Bridging the Water Safety Gap for Newcomer Youth in Canada
[ Feature Article ] Swim X is a youth-led swim program developed to address a critical gap in water safety education among newcomer children in Canada. While 80% of Canadian-born individuals report some swimming ability, only 50% of recent immigrants share this skill. Through partnerships with...
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