WOW Mary-Sophie

Spotlighting women who embody
positive energy, strength and spirit.

Spotlighting women who embody positive energy, strength and spirit.

A few things to know about LOF ambassador Mary-Sophie Harvey: she’s the youngest to swim trials at the Olympics
at 12 years old. A 2x Olympian and 10x Worlds medalist. Making serious wins and having fun doing it.

A few things to know about LOF ambassador Mary-Sophie Harvey: she’s the youngest to swim trials at the Olympics at 12 years old. A 2x Olympian and 10x Worlds medalist. Making serious wins and having fun doing it.

Mary-Sophie Harvey at Paris 2024 Olympics

How did you get into the sport?

I got into swimming because both of my parents were swimmers, and I really, really wanted to follow into their footsteps.

What's your advice to young athletes?

I love to be playful and joke around a little bit because I know, like, it's a serious sport. But the main reason why we're
doing it is because we like it so much. Growing up, I used to put a lot of pressure on myself to perform for my family and
my friends. I realized that that pressure was just in my head. Now when I go into competitions, I just enjoy the moment.

I love to be playful and joke around a little bit because I know, like, it's a serious sport. But the main reason why we're doing it is because we like it so much. Growing up, I used to put a lot of pressure on myself to perform for my family and my friends. I realized that that pressure was just in my head. Now when I go into competitions, I just enjoy the moment.

Mary-Sophie Harvey in blue Left On Friday Super Moves outfit standing on a pool deck with 'Paris 2024 Essais Trials' sign in the background.

“The feeling of being in the water is like no other and I love that.
It's just so quiet, so peaceful, and I just love being there."

“The feeling of being in the water is like no other and I love that.
It's just so quiet, so peaceful, and
I just love being there."

— Mary-Sophie Harvey, Canadian Olympic Swimmer

Collage of images of Mary-Sophie Harvey featuring people at a swimming pool and newspaper article.

What makes you feel like yourself in the water?

What makes you feel like
yourself in the water?

The feeling of being in the water is like no other and I love that. It's just so quiet, so peaceful, and I just love being there.

The feeling of being in the water is like no
other and I love that. It's just so quiet, so peaceful, and I just love being there.

How do you feel in your LOF?

Growing up, I used to have a lot of body image issues. I think being in a sport where you're basically just wearing a
swimsuit is challenging. But if I wear a Left On Friday suit, I feel powerful and I know it holds well, I can be as active as
I want and I know it's going to look good no matter what. And that's really big.

Growing up, I used to have a lot of body
image issues. I think being in a sport where
you're basically just wearing a swimsuit is
challenging. But if I wear a Left On Friday
suit, I feel powerful and I know it holds well,
I can be as active as I want and I know it's going to look good no matter what.
And that's really big.