Coach Kim has spent a life time training and competing as a Solo Swimmer. She has crossed Lake Ontario twice in her with several attempt at the 32 mile /16-38 hour crossing under her belt. She began swimming at 9 years of age, first trained under her father, Cliff Lumsdon, a famed Canadian Solo Swimmer and cross Lake Ontario first at age 19 years.

Coach Kim continues to train year-round with Master swimmers and places regularly in the Ontario Top-10 for the 800 m and 1,500 m Free in her age group.

Our Open Water Specialist has years of experience as a Swim Master, required for all Open Water swimming. Her experience extend to all the legally required arrangements for a Solo Swims and related staff, water craft and permitting. Contact for more info.

Certification & Experience:

• NCCP Level III
• NLS Certified / First Aid Certifications
• Head Coach - Norseman and Masters Club, Ontario
• Head Coach - Alderwood Masters Club, Ontario
• 2006 Crossed Lake Ontario
• 2004 Attempted Crossing Lake Ontario
• 1997 Ontario Master's Record 1000 Yards -Time 15:06.28
• 1977 Lac Saint-Jean 32 km swim
• 1976 Crossed Lake Ontario at age 19
• Many other solo distance swims
• Solo Swims of Ontario - President
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Competitive Background:

• Yearly St Marys 5km Swim
• 1972/76 World Pro Swimmer