Athlete of the Week: September 21–27, 2026

As an eighth grader competing on the Varsity Swim & Dive team, Ashvik continues to make his mark in the pool, consistently improving and dropping time at nearly every meet. At this week’s Pirate Invitational, which featured 18 teams and more than 400 swimmers, Ashvik delivered strong performances while also serving as a supportive teammate throughout the meet.

Ashvik swam the fastest split on Canterbury’s medley relay and freestyle relay, helping the Cougars earn points in both events. In the 50 Freestyle, an event featuring 81 swimmers across nine heats, Ashvik placed 15th overall with a time of 25.48, a new personal record. He also placed 16th out of 62 swimmers in the 100 Freestyle, competing against many older and more experienced high school swimmers.

Beyond his individual performances, Ashvik made an impact by cheering on his teammates, helping swimmers keep track of their events, and standing behind the blocks to support his teammates - even when their heats were far from his own.

“Ashvik is a swimmer to watch for Canterbury,” said Coach Alicia Raymond. “He continues to improve, swimming year-round and without missing a Canterbury practice. Ashvik will definitely be a swimmer to read about for years to come.”

Congratulations to Ashvik on a fantastic meet and a well-deserved Athlete of the Week honor!