GLASGOW, Scotland – Canada wrapped up the swimming competition at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday with a trio of fourth-place finishes, a Para Canadian record and narrowly missing the podium in both the men's and women's 4x100-metre medley relays while Josh Liendo also came within striking distance of another medal in the men's 50-metre butterfly.
Toronto’s Liendo (North York Aquatic Club / U Florida) was just shy of the podium after touching the wall fourth in the 50m butterfly in 23.30. Australia's Ben Armbruster and Kyle Chalmers tied for gold in 22.95.
Canada's women's 4x100m medley relay team of Kylie Masse (Toronto Swim Club) Sophie Angus (HPC Ontario) Ella Jansen (Etobicoke Swim Club) and Madison Kryger (HPC Ontario/ Brock Niagara Aquatics) also finished fourth in 3:58.70. Australia captured the gold medal in a Games-record time of 3:54.25.
“I think the Games were great. It’s always really fun to be a part of a multi-sport games. I think it provides such great exposure and experience, especially for those people new to the senior team going into LA,” said Masse, who along with Josh Liendo, Sophie Angus and Alec Elliot served as Team captains. “This is a great stepping stone. I’m really proud of this team. It was a small team, but to see us come together, support each other with such small preparation – we didn’t have a normal staging camp or anything like that leading in – so while it has been a long six days of competition, I think it will pay dividends moving forward into LA for people to have this experience.”
The Canadian men's quartet of Ben Winterborn (HPC Ontario/University of Toronto), Oliver Dawson (Grande Prairie, Alta.), Josh Liendo and Antoine Sauvé (Camo Natation/U Michigan) also placed fourth, clocking 3:34.67. Australia also won the men’s event with a Commonwealth Games record of 3:28.71.
Earlier in the evening, Sophie Angus placed seventh in the women's 200-metre breaststroke, posting a time of 2:28.95.
“I have a lot of takeaways (this week). My first Games I finished ninth in both the 50 and the 100 so to make it through prelims, semis, and finals with solid results, and to be a Team captain – trying to be a team leader to a group of younger girls that are super talented and making incredible strides on the international stage is also really cool to be a part of,” said Angus. “I’m just happy I made it through the six days and kept moving forward, and now I’m looking forward to what’s next.”
Sebastian Massabie (Pacific Sea Wolves Swim Club) added a seventh-place finish in the Para swimming men's S7 50-metre freestyle, touching the wall in 35.26. Competing up a classification, the S5 swimmer lowered his own Canadian record by 0.16 seconds.
Ella Jansen, of Burlington, Ont., concluded her individual program with a seventh-place performance in the women's 200-metre butterfly, finishing in 2:11.23.
A small Canadian contingent concluded the Commonwealth Games swimming competition with an impressive showing, collecting nine medals while producing 40 finalist appearances, Commonwealth Games records and several historic milestones that underscored the strength of the nation's Olympic and Paralympic programs.
Three-time Olympian Kylie Masse led the way by cementing her place in the history books as the most decorated Canadian woman in Commonwealth Games history with 11 career medals.
“When you look at Kylie masse continuing a remarkable career in the sport, medalling in every major games and championships since 2015, and winning the 50m backstroke last night – she is a phenomenal athlete and phenomenal role model,” said John Atkinson, High Performance Director and National Coach, Swimming Canada.
Josh Liendo successfully defended his Commonwealth Games title in the men's 100-metre butterfly in record-breaking fashion, while Oliver Dawson, Lorne Wigginton and Sophie Angus all reached the podium for the first time. Canada's Paralympic team also added to the medal haul with standout performances from Nicolas Guy Turbide, Mary Jibb and Jack Gill.
“As we stand here tonight with nine medals, 40 finalists with tonight’s session, we’ve been involved in the competition. We’ve had busy nights, and we’ve had athletes making second and third swims,” added Atkinson. “The athletes did a fabulous job and creating a team spirit. They’ve worked hard. They kept their focus. Day five with five medals was phenomenal. So when you look at the depth and the qualify of our performances, our athletes can go away really proud of what they’ve done. I’m really satisfied with where we are at. They are a great group of athletes.”
The Canadian swim team was comprised of 12 Olympic Program and 12 Paralympic Program athletes at the Commonwealth Games, which are unique among major international multi-sport events, bringing Olympic and Paralympic stream athletes together as one integrated team, creating an environment that has become one of the defining characteristics of the Commonwealth movement.
ABOUT COMMONWEALTH TEAM CANADA 2026
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 74 nations and territories in a celebration of sport, culture, and community. Team Canada will once again compete with pride, unity, and determination on the global stage on this important path to Olympic and Paralympic success. Team Canada will feature 148 athletes, including one guide, 82 team officials and 19 mission staff. Canada’s performance projection in 2026 is a top three ranking, in total medals, amongst all nations and territories competing. Team Canada’s dedicated mission team will provide an optimal environment by celebrating equality, diversity, and non-discrimination. This is in support of our goals needed to enable a best ever performance by Canadian athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
For more information, please contact:
Patrick Kenny
Communications Team Leader – Team Canada 2026
Email: [email protected]
613 724 7160
Chris Dornan
Communications Advisor – Swimming Canada
Email: [email protected]
403-620-8731
Simone Cseplo
Communications Manager – Swimming Canada
Email: [email protected]
416-668-3244
Photo Credit: Dan Galbraith/Commonwealth Sport Canada