OTTAWA, ON (June 2, 2026) – Cycling Canada and Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) are proud to announce the athletes selected to represent Canada in Track Cycling at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, taking place July 23 – August 2, 2026, at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.
“Track cycling has long been one of Team Canada’s strongest and most exciting sports at the Commonwealth Games, and this group brings together proven experience, emerging talent, and tremendous momentum heading into Glasgow,” says Kelly Laframboise, Director, Team Canada 2026. “We’re proud to see these athletes represent Canada on one of the world’s biggest multi-sport stages and know they will inspire Canadians with the way they compete and support one another as a team.”
Rooted in nearly a century of tradition, the Commonwealth Games remains one of the most valuable multi-sport events, providing athletes with vital international race experience on their Olympic pathway. Track cycling first made its debut at the Commonwealth Games in 1934 and remains one of the longest standing sports in the program.
National Team Coach Franck Durivaux highlights, “The sprint squad will have the opportunity to showcase Team Canada in the Team Sprint, Sprint, and Keirin, competing against the best teams in the Commonwealth”
“Our endurance team will compete in three of the four races that make up the Olympic Omnium, Scratch Race, Elimination Race, and Points Race, as well as the Individual Pursuit,” says Laura Brown, National Team Coach. “We look forward to seeing them compete and continue representing Canada with pride.”
Canada last lined up at the 2022 Games in Birmingham, where our track squad delivered standout performances, including five medals across sprint and endurance events. This year’s roster includes three returning Commonwealth athletes, Maggie Coles-Lyster, Sarah Orban, and Tyler Rorke, joined by a competitive group of sprint and endurance riders coming off strong from Pan American Championships and Track World Cup performances this season.
“I’m really excited to be coming back to compete at the Commonwealth Games again. I have nothing but fond memories from the last Commonwealth Games, winning a medal in the scratch race. Glasgow is also a special place for me to compete, as I have a lot of family around who can come watch. With so many international competitions, it’s really special when you have a cheer squad of your family in the velodrome,” says Maggie Coles-Lyster. “My goals for these Games are definitely winning a (or multiple) gold medals in the bunch races. I’ve grown a lot as an athlete since the last Commonwealth Games. I’m now feeling the best I’ve ever felt in my career, and just really excited to represent Canada again.”
2026 Commonwealth Games National Team
| First | Last | Hometown | Event | Previous Commonwealth Games |
| Alexandra | Volstad | Fredericton, NB | Endurance | |
| Cole | Dempster | Milton, ON | Sprint | |
| Gabriel | Seguin | Les Cèdres, QC | Endurance | |
| James | Hedgcock | Ancaster, ON | Sprint | |
| Jonathan | Hinse | Vaudreuil‑Dorion, QC | Endurance | |
| Maggie | Coles‑Lyster | Maple Ridge, BC | Endurance | 2022 |
| Sarah | Orban | Calgary, AB | Sprint | 2022 |
| Tyler | Rorke | Baden, ON | Sprint | 2022 |
One additional female sprint athlete was selected, but declined her position.
2026 Commonwealth Games Coaching Staff
| Position | First | Last | Hometown |
| Head Coach | Franck | Durivaux | Nancy, France |
As the team prepares for the Games, Cycling Canada congratulates all selected athletes as they take on the world’s best in Glasgow in July. For more information on Team Canada 2026 visit www.commonwealthsport.ca .
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 148 athletes, including one guide, 81 team officials and 20 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 CYCLING CANADA
Cycling Canada serves as Canada’s national governing body for cycling, from the amateur to Olympic/Paralympic level. Established in 1882, we are the country’s oldest National Sport Organization. Today, our role is to engage, unite and support our provincial, territorial, and national level partners to collectively develop our community through high quality programs, events and services that are aligned from coast-to-coast.
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 more information, please contact:
Daniel Walker
Manager of Business Development and Communications
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Brooke Laws
Communications Coordinator
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Nathan White
Media Attaché – Team Canada 2026
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(613) 866-7946
