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section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-07 20:15 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 20:15 EST
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# 17-year-old Canadian athlete prepares for Lifesaving World Championships in South Africa

William Parsons, a 17-year-old from Guelph, Ont., is preparing to represent Canada at the 2026 Lifesaving World Championships in South Africa, where athletes will compete in pool, beach and ocean-based events.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/montreal/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [CTV News Montreal](https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/17-year-old-canadian-athlete-prepares-for-lifesaving-world-championships-in-south-africa/), 2026-11-07 20:15 EST: 17-year-old Canadian athlete prepares for Lifesaving World Championships in South Africa

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