Olympic Athlete Interview: Tobias Oriwol

Tobias Oriwol was born in Montreal and moved to Toronto as a teenager. A swimmer from a very early age, he has represented Canada at World Championships, Commonwealth Games, Pan-American Games and Pan-Pacific Games. He traveled to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, coming in 15th overall in his event, against the most elite athletes on the planet.

Tobias also holds degrees from Stanford and Harvard University, and after the London Olympics this summer, plans to launch a career in Urban Planning. His tips on getting motivated and staying active come just as the public pools in Canada begin to open for the summer - so why not grab your swimsuit and freestyle your way to health and happiness?!