February 17/26 12:13 pm - Canada Sends 16 Athletes to Track Pan Am Championships

Posted by Editor on 02/17/26
 

Sixteen athletes have been selected to represent Canada at the 2026 Pan American Track Championships, taking place in Santiago, Chile, from February 16 - 22, 2026 [Note: Racing does not begin until February 18th]. The event will bring the strongest track cyclists from across the Pan American region and serve as a key performance milestone ahead of major international competitions later in the season.

Canada's 2026 roster brings together a balanced group of experienced riders and emerging athletes, blending Olympic backgrounds with riders who've made their mark at the national level. The team recently completed an intensive two‑week training camp at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, sharpening technical skills and fine‑tuning preparations ahead of competition. With training well underway, the team is expected to deliver competitive performances across sprint and endurance disciplines.

2026 Pan American Track Championships National Team:

Men
Cole Dempster
Christopher Ernst
Cameron Fitzmaurice
James Hedgcock
Jonathan Hinse
Campbell Parrish
Tyler Rorke
Gabriél Seguin
Nick Wammes

Women
Kimberly Chen
Lauriane Genest
Jenna Nestman
Sarah Orban
Lily Plante
Justine Thomas
Erin Watchman

Laura Brown, Track Endurance Lead, notes, "This year's Pan American Track Championships feature a mix of experienced athletes and riders making their Continental Championships debut. Pan Ams are an important event on the track calendar, both for World Championships bunch race qualification and as a valuable international racing opportunity. Our focus is on delivering strong performances across all events while giving more riders the opportunity to gain experience that will support their development in the years to come."

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