University of British Columbia Athleticshttps://gothunderbirds.ca/rss.aspx?path=rowLatest news items for University of British Columbia Athleticsen-us60Meet records fall as 61st Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet concludes at UBChttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/7/swimming-meet-records-fall-as-61st-mel-zajac-jr-international-swim-meet-concludes-at-ubc.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/7/swimming-meet-records-fall-as-61st-mel-zajac-jr-international-swim-meet-concludes-at-ubc.aspxSwimming

VANCOUVER – After three days, 40 events and nearly 750 swimmers hitting the water inside the UBC Aquatic Centre, the dust has now settled on another fantastic edition of the Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet.]]>Several men's swimmers dive into the pool to begin a heat at the 61st Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet, two are clearly wearing UBC Thunderbirds swim capsSun, 7 Jun 2026 21:59:00 PST1020132T-Birds continue to battle hard on day two of Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meethttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/6/swimming-t-birds-continue-to-battle-hard-on-day-two-of-mel-zajac-jr-international-swim-meet.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/6/swimming-t-birds-continue-to-battle-hard-on-day-two-of-mel-zajac-jr-international-swim-meet.aspxSwimming

VANCOUVER – The action did not slow down on the penultimate day of the 2026 Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet, with the Thunderbirds providing some nice highlights amongst a plethora of top-tier racers.]]>A UBC Thunderbirds women's swimmer dives headfirst into the pool at the start of a raceSat, 6 Jun 2026 21:15:00 PST1020131Stellar competition marks successful first night of Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meethttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/5/swimming-stellar-competition-marks-successful-first-night-of-mel-zajac-jr-international-swim-meet.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/5/swimming-stellar-competition-marks-successful-first-night-of-mel-zajac-jr-international-swim-meet.aspxSwimming

VANCOUVER – The 61st annual Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet is now underway, with the first of three nights complete inside the UBC Aquatic Centre.]]>UBC Thunderbirds swimmer Eloise Allen smiles and holds a gold banner atop the podium after winning the 100 meter breastroke A Final at the 61st Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim MeetFri, 5 Jun 2026 21:47:00 PST1020130Keira Hou, Grace Yao named NAIA Second Team All-Americanshttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/5/womens-golf-keira-hou-grace-yao-named-naia-second-team-all-americans.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/5/womens-golf-keira-hou-grace-yao-named-naia-second-team-all-americans.aspxWomen's Golf

]]>UBC Thunderbirds first-year Grace Yao hitting driver off of the tee, the ball just beginning to fly off the club, her sweatshirt billowing with the momentum of her swingFri, 5 Jun 2026 18:11:00 PST1320129T-Bird alum well represented as 2026 CFL season kicks offhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/4/football-t-bird-alum-well-represented-as-2026-cfl-season-kicks-off.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/4/football-t-bird-alum-well-represented-as-2026-cfl-season-kicks-off.aspxFootball

VANCOUVER – As UBC Football alumnus Ryan Baker hits the field with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to open up the 2026 CFL season Thursday night, it marks the official start of what's going to be an impactful campaign for former blue and gold athletes across the country.]]>Ryan Baker vs St. FX, Mitchell Bowl, Nov. 18, 2023Thu, 4 Jun 2026 13:16:00 PST320128Carleen Murray named NAIA first team All-Americanhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/2/softball-carleen-murray-named-naia-first-team-all-american.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/2/softball-carleen-murray-named-naia-first-team-all-american.aspxSoftball

]]>Carleen Murray holds her follow-through after releasing a pitchTue, 2 Jun 2026 09:47:00 PST2220127UBC ready to welcome swimming stars at annual Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meethttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/1/swimming-ubc-ready-to-welcome-swimming-stars-at-annual-mel-zajac-jr-international-swim-meet.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/6/1/swimming-ubc-ready-to-welcome-swimming-stars-at-annual-mel-zajac-jr-international-swim-meet.aspxSwimming

The UBC Aquatic Centre will be home to plenty of high-level swimming once again this weekend, as nearly 750 athletes will hit the water at the 61st annual Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7.]]>Olivier Risk dives into the water at the start of his raceMon, 1 Jun 2026 13:30:00 PST1020126James Kerr named Cascade Collegiate Conference Men's Track & Field Athlete of the Yearhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/28/track-and-field-james-kerr-named-cascade-collegiate-conference-mens-track-field-athlete-of-the-year.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/28/track-and-field-james-kerr-named-cascade-collegiate-conference-mens-track-field-athlete-of-the-year.aspxTrack and Field

]]>James Kerr at NAIA National Championships, May 20, 2026Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 PST1120122Laurier Primeau named USTFCCCA Women's NAIA Coach of the Yearhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/28/track-and-field-laurier-primeau-named-ustfccca-womens-naia-coach-of-the-year.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/28/track-and-field-laurier-primeau-named-ustfccca-womens-naia-coach-of-the-year.aspxTrack and Field

]]>Jordan Dickhof, Laurier Primeau at NAIA National Championships, May 20, 2026Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 PST1120124UBC Football inducts nine new members into Frank Gnup Wall of Honourhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/28/ubc-football-inducts-nine-new-members-into-frank-gnup-wall-of-honour.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/28/ubc-football-inducts-nine-new-members-into-frank-gnup-wall-of-honour.aspxFootball

UBC Thunderbirds Football and the TFA are proud to announce nine inductees as Frank Gnup Wall of Honour class of 2026.]]>Jay Gard home page cropped - UBC Top 100Thu, 28 May 2026 14:14:00 PST320123