Butler University Athletics

2025-26 Freshman Season: BIG EAST qualifier and finalist...placed 19th in the 100 breast at BIG EAST...placed 27th in the 200 IM at BIG EAST...ranks third all-tie in the 200 breast...ranks sixth all-time in the 200 IM...ranks eighth all-time in the 100 fly...ranks ninth in the 100 breast. 

High School: Earned four varsity letters at Visitation Academy swimming for coach Sean Dooley… Part of a team that set a school record in the 200 Medley Relay… Posted the sixth-best time in the state in 2025 and was fourth in the conference… Set individual school records in the 100 Breaststroke and 200 IM… Top times include 1:04.41 in the 100 Breaststroke… 56.50 in the 100 Fly… 2:17.29 in the 200 Breaststroke… 2:06.33 in the 200 IM… Class 1 Missouri State Champion in the 100 Breaststroke… Team Captain… First Team All-Metro… Conference Swimmer of the Year… Earned second place in the 100 Fly in the Missouri State Championship Meet… Conference champion in the 100 Breaststroke and 100 Fly… Member of the Clayton Shaw Park Swim Club… Ranked #23 nationally and #1 in Ozark Swimming… Also played tennis… Honor Roll student.
 
Personal: Daughter of Chris and Jennifer Canale… Has one sibling; Alex… Nursing major.
 
Why Canale Chose Butler
“I like the swim program, and it feels like it is the right distance from home. I am also excited about the nursing school and the overall vibe on campus.”