By Ciaran Breen, SBC Sports, September 12, 2016
Samantha Ryan set new Canadian record on Monday
RIO DE JANEIRO — Swimmer Samantha Ryan always steps on the blocks with her right foot first. A comforting ritual in sync with the behaviour of many elite athletes who will do anything to perform at their best.
However, Ryan was literally taking baby steps with her feet when international ambition first loomed large.
