Grateful to be on the cover and featured in the Olympic edition of MacLean’s magazine.
This well written, extensive piece not only covers my 16 year swimming journey, but my entire life thus far. It’s a great reminder of my successes and the challenges I’ve overcome. Extremely proud of everything, bring on Paris!
Story by @katieunderwrite
Photos @vanessaheins
I can’t quite believe this was four years ago today 🤯
One of my cousins placed a camera on the second floor balcony of the cottage where my whole family watched and celebrated with me, thousands of miles apart. What was such a unique Olympics without family, this is the greatest gift to remember that time 🫶🏼🥺
A few highlights from 2025 🥂
• Skied for the first time in 16 years
• My first hockey game 🏒 (thanks for the commemorative certificate @katievincentcanoes )
• Started swimming with the @londonsilverdolphins masters group
• Calgary Stampede 🤠
• Moved to study law in my favourite city
• Read 40 books
• Ran for 45 minutes straight
• Travelled to new places 🇳🇱🏴🇨🇭🇫🇮🇧🇪
✨ Here’s to a golden 2026 🌟
Growing up on the shores of Lake Huron, the water was everything to me. It’s where my love for swimming began, and honestly, where I still feel most like myself.
I’ve been asked so many times about private instruction, and I’m finally saying yes. Introducing @lanesbythelake , my very own coaching experience right here in Kincardine, Ontario. 🌊
Since retiring from competitive swimming in 2024, life has looked a little different. I’m studying law in London, England, and summers are busier than ever, but a summer without a pool just isn’t a summer for me. So I’m bringing that back, and I want to share it with you.
Through Lanes by the Lake, you can book a personalized 1-on-1 or group technique session with me, then spend the rest of the day in the waves or on the beach. It’s the kind of day I would have dreamed about as a young swimmer.
Spots are very limited for 2026 and it’s first come, first serve, so if you’ve ever thought about it, now’s the time. Hit the link in my bio to sign up. I can’t wait to meet you. 🤍
Maggie Mac Neil, OLY
📚 My 2025 Reading Wrapped 💝
📈 10 books over my goal
🌟 9 5 star reads
👩🏻⚖️ 8 x10 pages of law school readings daily
🍁 7 books by Canadian authors
💥 6 books read in one sitting
🤗 5 new friends (@sbaileybooks@thepastrynerd@shayla0h@michellemorgan_@linwoodbarclay )
📖 4 days of Canadian book debates @cbcbooks
✨ 3 series read
📚 2 books at a time (as someone who would only ever read one)
🪩 1 new @kobobooks e-reader
Here’s to another year of reading 🤩 (if you have recommendations please share!)
