OTTAWA, ON (August 2, 2026) – Cycling Canada is thrilled to celebrate that Maggie Coles‑Lyster has won bronze in the women’s elimination race at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, delivering a competitive performance that secured her second career Commonwealth Games podium. The Maple Ridge, BC endurance athlete navigated the high‑pressure elimination confidently to secure her place among the top three.
Coles‑Lyster, a returning Commonwealth Games athlete, has become one of Canada’s most iconic track riders. She previously earned bronze in the women’s scratch race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and finished fifth in the road race. A former junior world champion, Canada’s first in track cycling, she has continued to build on her early success with standout results at the UCI Track World Championships, Pan American Games, and most recently the 2024 Olympic Games. Earlier this summer, she also captured the Elite Women’s Road National title, adding to her impressive resume. Representing Human Powered Health and the Canadian National Team, she has become one of Canada’s most powerful endurance riders, returning to top form after iliac artery surgery.
“I’m really happy. I had a career changing surgery last year, so this has been my comeback year, and it’s also been my best season ever,” highlighted Coles-Lyster. “Coming into these Games I thought ‘don’t leave without a medal’, so today was my last chance to make that happen and I’m really happy I did. To get the job done in the elimination today, my favourite event, was a great feeling and a big sigh of relief.”
Coles‑Lyster’s bronze adds another chapter to her Commonwealth Games legacy and underscores her consistency across endurance disciplines. Rooted in nearly a century of tradition, the Commonwealth Games remains one of the sport’s most valuable multi‑sport stages, offering athletes meaningful international race experience along their Olympic pathway. Cycling Canada congratulates Maggie Coles‑Lyster on her bronze medal and her continued excellence on the international stage. For full results, please visit the Commonwealth Sport Canada website.