Olympic Program swim team named for 2026 Commonwealth Games

OTTAWA – October 30, 2025 - Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) and Swimming Canada are proud to announce the Olympic Program swimmers who will compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled for July 23-Aug. 2 next year. 

The team named for the 2026 Commonwealth Games features 12 swimmers (six men, six women) with a mix of experience from veteran Commonwealth and Olympic medallists to first-time national team members.  

“I’m thrilled to welcome both seasoned athletes and first-time competitors representing Canada at the 2026 Commonwealth Games,” said Kelly Laframboise, Director, Team Canada 2026. “Their dedication, passion, and perseverance inspire us all, and I couldn’t be prouder to cheer them on as they showcase the very best of Canadian spirit on the world stage.” 

“We have experience along with new first time senior team members who will represent Canada very well in Glasgow,” added Swimming Canada High Performance Director and National Coach John Atkinson.  

Five-time Olympic medallist Kylie Masse is one of four Olympians on the women’s team. She will be joined by Paris 2024 teammates Ella Jansen, Sophie Angus and Julie Brousseau. Madison Kryger, who made her senior team debut at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, and rookie Delia Lloyd round out the women’s roster. Masse was a standout at the 2022 Games in Birmingham, winning the 50-m backstroke and taking silver in the 100 and 200. She and Angus were also part of silver medals in the women’s and mixed 4x100-m medley relays. Jansen, meanwhile, made her national team debut in Birmingham, contributing to relay silver in the women’s 4x200-m freestyle and bronze in the mixed 4x100-m free. 

“Competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games was an incredible experience. It was my first summer with the national team, my first international medals, and my first time living in an athletes’ village,” Angus said. “I’m really looking forward to the 2026 Games. With a great mix of veterans and rookies on the team, I’m excited for fast swimming and the opportunity to make Canadians proud in Glasgow.” 

On the men’s side, Olympic medallist Josh Liendo and Paris 2024 teammate Lorne Wigginton will be joined by Oliver Dawson and Antoine Sauve, each with national team experience under their belts. Meanwhile, Benjamin Loewen and Ben Winterborn will be making the jump to their first senior team. Liendo won the 100-m butterfly in Birmingham and added bronze in the 50 free, men’s 4x100 free and mixed 4x100 free. 

Masse, Liendo and Dawson – making his senior long-course debut – were all part of Canada’s bronze medal in the 4x100 medley relay at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore earlier this year. 

“Being able to compete at that meet allowed me to put myself up against some of the best in the world. It was a real fun meet to be a part of with great results I am proud of especially standing on the podium with some of the most notable Canadian swimmers ever,” said Dawson. 

The 17-year-old, who swims for the Grande Prairie (Alta.) Piranhas, was born in Leicester, England, and has plenty of family in the U.K. 

“Going into Commonwealth Games, I am once again looking forward to representing Canada and moving forward with my goals, especially when my family will be there watching,” Dawson said.  

Swimming Canada National Coach Lead, Olympic Program, Mark Perry will serve as the team’s head coach, with University of Toronto Assistant Coach Linda Kiefer rounding out the coaching staff. Both have extensive Olympic experience. 

“It is great to have Mark and Linda named to lead our coaching into Glasgow, and work with the athletes and personal coaches to have our swimmers best prepared,” Atkinson said. “We look forward to a great Games racing opportunity in Glasgow, and will work with the athletes on their individual event schedules and consider the potential of which relays will be entered.” 

The team will go direct to Glasgow and race the Games July 24-29 at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. The Commonwealth Games are the only multi-sport event that feature equal standing for sport and Para-sport events. Several Paralympic Program swimmers are expected to round out the team after invitations for the Paralympic Program are issued directly by World Para Swimming (WPS).  

“It was so special to be part of such an important moment in Canadian sport history, and I love that the Commonwealth Games bring us together with Paralympic Program athletes in one team environment,” Angus added. 

Invitations will be received from WPS no later than March 21, 2026, and Swimming Canada will have seven days to confirm acceptance. The full team will be announced following this deadline. 

Glasgow 2026 will include 10 sports, including six Para sports. Up to 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories from across the Commonwealth will compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games over 11 days of competition across the city of Glasgow. 

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ABOUT 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 153 athletes, including one guide, 62 team officials and 18 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. 

ABOUT SWIMMING CANADA 

Swimming Canada serves as the national governing body of competitive swimming. We inspire Canadians through world leading performances to embrace a lifestyle of swimming, sport, fitness and health. Canada is a global leader in high performance swimming and development for both Olympic Program and Paralympic Program swimmers. Swimming is recognized as one of the most celebrated and successful Canadian Olympic and Paralympic sports.   

ABOUT COMMONWEALTH SPORT CANADA 

Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) is the franchise holder for the Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth sport movement in Canada. CSC supports Canada’s athletes to achieve excellence at Olympic and Paralympic Games and world championships and enriches the lives of youth across the Commonwealth and hosts the Commonwealth Games. For additional information go to: www.commonwealthsport.ca .  

For more information, please contact: 

Patrick Kenny 
Communications Team Leader – Team Canada 2026
Email: [email protected] 
613 724 7160 

Nathan White
Associate Director, Communications – Swimming Canada
Email: [email protected] 
613 866 7946