Sidney Clement (Victoria) Tyler Mislawchuk (Oak Bluff, Man.), Isla Britton (Montreal), and Martin Sobey (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) swam, pedaled, and ran their hearts out to the podium, completing their four combined legs in the mixed relay in a time of 1:22:24.

“Pretty darn good. It was a fight all the way to the end. We thought we had a shot at a medal coming into today and we got a silver so it is wonderful,” said Mislawchuk – a three-time Olympian and the leader of the Canadian squad. “It’s nerve-wracking watching these races when you are a part of it. You can feel the stress and anxiety of each of the members on the team, but Marty did a great job in the last leg finishing it off and the girls did amazing, so it was a fun day for all of us.”

With Sophia Howell not cleared to race by Triathlon Canada’s medical staff, 21-year-old Sidney Clement was given the nod to suit up in the opening leg.

“I was super excited for the opportunity to be in the relay. I knew we had a really strong last three (on the team) and that I had to set us up well,” said Clement. I just really wanted to hand it off in a strong position.”

And that she did.

The youngster from Vancouver Island completed a strong opener for the Canucks that consisted of a 300-metre swim, 6.8-kilometre bike along Edmonton’s River Valley and 1.9-kilometre run in Hawrelak Park to set the early pace for the Canadian foursome

Clement handed things off to Tyler Mislawchuk in sixth place. The wily veteran took charge of his leg with a strong swim and bike with a pack of four athletes where he took his turn pulling and dragging through the high prairie winds. When foot hit pavement, Mislawchuk charged into the front, leading the world into the tagging zone.

“We won the mixed relay bronze in Chengdu earlier this year and now silver, so it’s been a great start to the season,” said Mislawchuk. “This weekend we’ve had a bunch of changes to our roster, but everyone has adapted well and come in and performed under pressure. That’s hard to do at any age but especially when you are young. I’m super proud of them all.”

Britton, a 22-year-old National Development Team member, took the penultimate leg for the Canucks. The scrappy Quebecer battled her way through the opening two disciplines before making her final mark on the run to set up Sobey for a medal-winning fight with a group of four, racing shoulder-to-shoulder.

“I knew we had the best anchor after Chengdu, so my job was probably the easiest today and that was to just keep us in the race. That is what I did,” said Britton. “I hung onto the girls. They were super speedy today. The run was super fun, so it was awesome.”

Sobey, known in Canadian triathlon circles as the man with the sprint finish, was set up perfectly for the closing leg, charging into the waters with France, Italy and the United States. He played his tactics perfectly working within the foursome that headed onto the two-lap run course together.

With the United States dropping off after the first loop when they were forced to serve a 10 second penalty, Sobey and the Italian athlete broke away.

“It was an awesome day. You sit in the tent for about an hour watching your teammates kill it and that pressure just builds and builds and builds,” said Sobey, who was drained from his sixth-place finish in Saturday’s individual race. “I was pretty tired and beat up from yesterday. You just hope the adrenalin takes over. On the run, I couldn’t quite match the Italians but racing at home you find another gear to hold off the other guys. I may not be our strongest athlete, but I am a gamer and I think this final leg suits me.”

The Italians broke the tape in a golden time of 1:22:17. France was third at 1:22:35.

Complete Results:

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Wearing the number 1 on his swim cap, the 31-year-old from Oak Bluff, Man. lived up to his billing while taking the world’s best through a swim, bike and run in Edmonton’s river valley. Mislawchuk secured the silver medal by .01 seconds at 52:20 following a four-man sprint finish.

“We put on a good show. That’s about as good as it gets. There are so many guys so close in triathlon right now,” said Mislawchuk after picking himself up at the finish line. “I would have loved to have won at home but that’s the sport – seconds here and there. But anytime you are on a podium, it’s pretty darn good. I can’t complain.”

Great Britain’s Solomon Okrafo-Smart won the epic photo finish at 52:20. Reese Vannerson, of the United States, locked up third place behind Mislawchuk.

It was the 10th World Triathlon Cup podium of Mislawchuk’s impressive career.  One of the most accomplished Canadian triathletes became the only Canadian male to win a World Triathlon Championship Series podium when he battled to the bronze on Canadian turf in Montreal (2019). He also won the Olympic Test event prior to the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Mislawchuk came out of the 750-metre swim in the heart of Hawrelak Park in sixth pace. He quickly settled into a pack of 17 that broke away on the bike course, leading many of the world’s best triple-sport specialists on the 20-kilometre technical ride out of the park down Emily Murphy Park Road, through Saskatchewan Drive and the University District before crossing the Groat Bridge to make their way back into the stadium.

A massive pack of nearly 50 riders came together in the third and final lap on the bike to set up a foot race to the finish.

“My legs were not good at the start of the ride. But it’s different racing at home. Every 30 metres out there I saw someone I knew. There were so many Tylers out there,” said the pint-sized Canuck. “Usually, I’m pretty good in the heat, but I felt it a lot today. You just got to find a way. I dug as deep as I have in any race today so I’m proud of the effort.”

Mislawchuk and his teammate, Martin Sobey (Charlottetown, P.E.I.), were at the front of a group of six for the punishing five-kilometre run. Matching stride-for-stride in second and third place in the final lap, with just over one kilometre remaining, the 29-year-old Sobey ran out of gas.

“I don’t have many thoughts – I’m just trying to stay upright. I had a terrible swim. I got wrecked right away. But I came from way back on the bike and got to work with the other guys,” said Sobey. “We rode as hard as we could for 20k and caught them right at the end.

“On the run, I was having a bad day, but you find something different when you race in Canada. I got up there with Tyler and I got a bit of a chill. I wanted to get on that podium with him. I probably paid for the bike and just faded on the last kilometre of the run.”

Sobey settled for seventh spot at 52:29.

Other Canadian men’s results included: Leandre Binette, of Saint-Christophe d’Arthabaska, Que., at 29th (53:34); Victoria’s Aiden Longcroft-Harris in 56th at 1:00:05; and Tristen Jones, of Peterborough, Ont., at 58th (1:01:15).

Canada’s Beatrice Filion had the race of her life in the women’s competition. The Candiac, Que. resident battled the sweltering heat and some of the top female triathletes on the planet to grab the final spot in the top 10 at 1:00:33.

“I don’t have words. It was incredible. I went all out for the swim, and it was really hard. The bike I did one lap nearly alone, I was caught by second group and hung in there,” said Filion. “The run was really, really hard especially with the hill. I just tried to keep my mind calm and at the end I used the downhill to try to take 10th place so I’m pretty stoked.”

Olympic silver medallist, Taylor Knibb, ran away with the women’s race, taking the tape in a golden time of 58:36.

Knibb and Hungary’s Marta Kropko pulled away from the field early in the bike and never looked back. Kropko settled for the silver medal and a time of 59:40. Italy’s Paola Sacchi completed the sprint distance course in a time of 1:00:16 for the bronze medal.

Maïra Carreau, of La Prairie, Que., was solid in 12th spot at 1:00:46. Other Canadian finishers included Toronto’s Kira Gupta-Baltazar in 34th (1:02:46) while Calgary’s 18-year-old Brooke Rousselle placed 35th at 1:03:03 in her first ever World Triathlon Cup. Victoria’s Colette Reimer was 45th (1:05:08); and Regina’ Molly Lakustiak placed 47th (1:05:34).

The mixed relay event is slated for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. MDT.

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As part of the agreement, Jim Pattison Subaru Victoria has been named the Official Vehicle Partner of the 2026 Triathlon Canada National Championships, which is returning to Victoria, August 22-23. It will be the first time Triathlon Canada has staged an event in its home city in more than a decade.

“Subaru has been woven into the fabric of triathlon in Canada for decades, making this a truly natural partnership,” said Rachel Macatee, interim chief executive officer, Triathlon Canada. “As we continue to grow our National Championships and build our long-term hosting strategy, we’re excited to welcome a trusted Canadian brand that shares our commitment to active lifestyles, community and excellence. Together, we’ll create an even stronger championship experience in a remarkable setting on Vancouver Island while inspiring Canadians of all ages to embrace the sport of triathlon.”

The partnership opens a new chapter as Triathlon Canada makes event hosting a core part of its long-term strategy, creating meaningful experiences for athletes, families and communities across the country – whether they are pursuing Olympic or Paralympic dreams, or discovering their limits through fun and fitness.

Triathletes and Subaru owners share a common DNA. They are adventurous, driven and health-conscious Canadians who embrace challenges, explore new roads and demand performance in every aspect of their lives. Together, Triathlon Canada and Subaru Canada will celebrate that shared spirit while strengthening one of Canada’s most passionate sporting communities.

“Our partnership with Triathlon Canada reflects Subaru Canada’s commitment to supporting active lifestyles and building strong communities,” said Derek Sewagudde-Peden, Jim Pattison Subaru Victoria. “Triathlon participants and Subaru owners share many of the same values—adventure, perseverance, wellness and a love of the outdoors. We’re proud to support the return of the National Championships to Victoria and look forward to connecting with Canada’s vibrant triathlon community.”

While triathlon remains one of Canada’s youngest Olympic and Paralympic sports, Subaru has a long and valued history with triathlon in Canada as the sport has grown from grassroots participation to producing Olympic and Paralympic medalists.

The partnership was reunited as Triathlon Canada prepares to welcome athletes from across the country back to Victoria for the 2026 National Championships. Hosted at Clover Point Park and along the scenic Dallas Road waterfront, the reimagined two-day festival of racing will feature Canada’s Elite National Championships, Age Group races, Mixed Relay competitions, Kids of K-OS races, a community 5K and Splash N’ Dash, creating opportunities for Canadians of all ages and abilities to experience the sport.

Designed around a fast, spectator-friendly super sprint format, the championship weekend will showcase Canada’s top Olympic hopefuls while introducing new athletes and families to triathlon in a fun, welcoming environment.

“Victoria has long been one of Canada’s most iconic triathlon destinations, making it the perfect place to showcase what our National Championships can become,” added Macatee. “This championship is about much more than racing for an elite national title. It’s about bringing together our entire triathlon community – from kids and adults experiencing the sport for the first time, to age-group athletes challenging themselves, to new Canadians being introduced to swim, bike run to Canada’s triathletes competing at the highest level. Subaru Canada shares our vision for what this championship can become – a celebration of community, competition and high performance – so we’re excited to build that future together.”

Registration is now open. For event information and to register, visit www.triathloncanada.com/nationals

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The 29-year-old from Calgary delivered a complete race in the men’s PTS5 classification, staying with the lead pack through the 750-metre swim before battling over the technically demanding 20-kilometre bike course that wound through Hamburg’s historic streets. Daniel then hung on for the five-kilometre run to secure second place at 57:52.

“I was pleasantly surprised. This whole year has been about taking a step back. I’ve been working, coaching and enjoying things out of triathlon. I am still very active, but I came in today not overly fit other than going for easy runs. I just wanted to have fun doing a triathlon, and I have always wanted to race Hamburg,” said Daniel.

The soft-spoken Canuck may have sent a quiet warning shot to the world not to count him out.

Struggling to stay healthy over the last couple of years, the new game plan to stay fresh and prepared for the final two-year charge to LA 2028 may be paying off.

“I found some feet at the front of the swim. There was a group of four of us that came out of the water together. (Martin) Schulz and I put some time on the guys on the bike,” said Daniel. “We came off the bike together and I went with him for a lap but then held it back a little knowing I can’t maintain this pace for long because I haven’t put in the training.”

Daniel’s longtime rival, Germany’s Martin Schulz, edged the Canadian for the victory in front of the home crowd, crossing the line in 57:39. Portugal’s Filipe Marques rounded out the podium in 58:24.

“This is a good sign. The podium was a stretch goal today. I wasn’t expecting it at all,” added Daniel. “Being healthy is so, so important and I know the fitness will come from that. I was just able to race a bit freer mentally. I had more fun with it and that goes a long way.  I was in the front all the way so I’m happy with that, but we’ll continue to take things slow.”

Canada’s Paralympic bronze medallist Leanne Taylor continued her return to international racing after taking the 2025 season away to have her first child.

The Oak Bluff, Man. resident was in contention for a medal throughout the women’s wheelchair race before finishing just shy of the podium in fourth at 1:08:37.

Australia’s Lauren Parker captured the gold medal in 1:03:57.

Later in the day, Canada fielded a dynamic quartet of Desirae Ridenour (Cowichan Bay, B.C.), Tyler Mislawchuk (Oak Bluff, Man.), Isla Britton (Montreal) and Charles Paquet (Port-Cartier, Que.) at the 2026 World Triathlon Mixed Relay Championships.

The Canadian team combined for a ninth-place finish in 1:21:10 in the fast-paced event, where each athlete completes a 300-metre swim, six-kilometre bike and 1.5-kilometre run before tagging the next teammate.

France claimed the 2026 World Triathlon Mixed Relay world title in 1:18:37.

Complete World Triathlon Para Series Hamburg Results

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Just months after becoming only the second Canadian man to stand on a World Triathlon Championship Series podium with a bronze-medal performance in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Port Cartier, Que. resident backed it up with another world-class result, crossing the line in 50 minutes 24 seconds in the sprint-distance race.

“I am happy with my race and to finish fifth again,” said Paquet, who was also fifth at the Alghero stop on the elite triathlon series. “It was a tough race from start-to-finish. Hamburg is always a big race with a big crowd. It was great to be in a podium fight again.”

Australia’s Matthew Hauser captured the gold medal in 50:07. Portugal’s Vasco Vilaça finished second in 50:10, while Germany’s Henry Graf delighted the home crowd with bronze in 50:15.

One day shy of his 29th birthday, Paquet delivered another composed performance against one of the deepest fields in international triathlon. He exited the 750-metre swim in 16th before settling into the lead pack during the fast and technical 20-kilometre bike through the streets of Hamburg. Positioning himself well heading into second transition, Paquet produced another strong five-kilometre run to secure fifth place.

“Everybody always wants to go hard from start-to-finish here in Hamburg,” added Paquet. “Life is good racing at the front, but at the same time it is a bit frustrating to come up a bit short. I’m just going to have to work on my sprint again.”

The result continues an impressive breakthrough campaign for the Canadian Olympian. A proven performer throughout his career, Paquet helped Canada win a silver medal in the mixed relay at the 2019 Pan American Games and claimed silver at the 2016 World Junior Championships.

Tyler Mislawchuk, of Oak Bluff, Man. and the only other Canadian man to medal on the World Triathlon Championship Series, finished 22nd in 51:06.

On the women’s side, Desirae Ridenour (Cowichan Bay, B.C.) was Canada’s top finisher in 24th at 57:27, while Montreal’s Isla Britton placed 39th in 58:59. France’s

Leonie Périault, of France, won the women’s race in 55:51.

Canada will return to action on Sunday in Hamburg for the World Triathlon Mixed Relay Championships, where Paquet, Mislawchuk, Ridenour and Britton are expected to represent the Maple Leaf.

Canada’s top para triathletes will also race Sunday, with Paralympic medallists Leanne Taylor and Stefan Daniel set to compete in the World Para Triathlon Series event in Hamburg.

“I’m excited for the relay tomorrow. It is always good here in Hamburg. We have a decent team and I believe we can have a good result. We will try our best and have some more fun,” said Paquet.

Complete World Triathlon Championship Series Hamburg Results

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Hosted at Clover Point Park and along Victoria’s scenic Dallas Road waterfront, the two-day championship event will welcome Canada’s elite triathletes and age-group athletes while also creating new opportunities for first timers to the sport and youth participants to experience the sport in an exciting and supportive environment.

“The return of our National Championships to Victoria is something we’re incredibly excited about,” said Rachel Macatee, interim chief executive officer, Triathlon Canada. “Victoria has a rich history of hosting world-class triathlon events, and this championship offers something for everyone – from elite athletes chasing a national title to newcomers looking to complete their very first triathlon.”

The 2026 National Championships will feature a fast, spectator-friendly super sprint format designed to make racing more accessible without sacrificing the excitement and strategy of high-performance competition.

Athletes will race along Victoria’s stunning Pacific coastline, beginning with an open-water swim before tackling a technical bike course and waterfront run surrounded by panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains throughout the weekend in the following race formats:

Elite National Championships
Triathlon Canada’s goal for the elite program is simple: deliver lots of head-to-head racing. The individual event will follow a heats/finals format over the super sprint distance featuring fast, compact bike and run courses with tight loops that will allow athletes to see – and respond to – every move on course.

Junior/U23 Mixed Relay National Championships
Mixed Relay National Championships are returning to the championship program!  Provincial teams will be formed by each provincial sport organization to compete for the top spot in the country.

Age Group Individual Super Sprint Triathlon
Swim 300m | Bike 9.5 km | Run 3.5 km
Athletes will compete individually in a draft-legal format, mirroring elite-level racing. Expect fast-paced, tactical, and highly engaging competition.

Age Group Mixed Relay Triathlon
Swim 300m | Bike 9.5 km | Run 3.5 km
Teams of four athletes – two women and two men – will each complete the full super sprint triathlon in a relay format, tagging the next teammate in quick succession for an exciting, spectator-friendly race.

Kids, Youth, and Community Opportunities
Triathlon Canada is launching a new Kids and Youth program, and will be including a Kids of K-OS race in the weekend program.  This is a FREE event open to kids and youth ages 3 to 15.  All participants will receive a race bib, K-OS stickers, and treats at the finish line!  The weekend program will also include a timed community 5k run as well as a Splash N’ Dash.  Anyone registered for the triathlon event will receive a complementary entry to these additional fun events to round out a great weekend of racing. These events are designed to be fun, inclusive and accessible, providing a welcoming introduction to sport and multisport for young participants and families.

Qualification Opportunity
As Triathlon Canada’s official National Championship event, the competition also serves as a qualification race for Team Canada. As a new initiative, the top three Mixed Relay Teams in each category will qualify to the 2027 World Triathlon Age Group Championships in Hamburg, Germany.

“Whether participants are aiming for the podium, testing their limits or racing alongside friends in the Mixed Relay, or crossing the finish line for the very first time, the Victoria National Championships will have a race opportunity for everyone in the Triathlon Canada nation,” added Macatee. “Victoria offers everything you could ask for in a championship venue – a spectacular waterfront setting, a fast and exciting race course, incredible spectator viewing, and a vibrant downtown that athletes and families can enjoy all weekend. This will be a race experience we know our community across the country won’t want to miss.”

Registration is now open. For event information and to register, visit triathloncanada.com/nationals.

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Competing on the iconic course at Parc Jean-Drapeau, 19-year-old Beatrice Filion (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.) thrilled the home crowd by claiming the silver medal in 58:47, finishing just three seconds behind American winner Annie Fuller (58:44). Filion’s memorable day didn’t end at the finish line – she quickly departed the race venue to attend her sister’s wedding.

“It’s been a crazy day, and I’m so happy to have won the silver medal. It is my first international podium so it’s pretty special,” said Filion, who added that a few small tactical mistakes may have cost her the win. “To do it in front of my family and friends makes it even better. I’m very proud that all of the hard work I put in this winter is paying off on the course. I’m very grateful for my race and for how well I’m performing at this stage of the season.”

The same can for sure be said for 18-year-old Calgarian, Brooke Rousselle.

The quickly rising standout from the Stampede City also secured the first international podium of her career, crossing the line in 58:53 to earn the bronze medal.

“I am super excited about this podium,” said Rousselle, who was looking for a top-nine finish heading into the race. “This third-place finish gives me a lot of confidence of my form heading into a triple week of racing.”

Rousselle bolted out of T2 with the eventual podium finishers, clocking the third-fastest run split of the day to move onto the podium.

“I achieved some great milestones in the race. It was exciting to see the consistency in my swim and that I made my second front pack ever. The group came together on the bike, but I was optimistic about my run form. When we got off the bike, I ended up running in a group of three for the entire run. I didn’t have the kick to get onto the top spots of the podium, but overall, there were so many wins within my day.”

Athletes tackled a fast and technical sprint-distance course that began with a 750-metre swim in the Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau before transitioning to a 20-kilometre bike ride around the famed Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Formula 1 track. The race concluded with a fast 5-kilometre run through the park in Canada’s cultural capital.

Canada narrowly missed placing three women on the podium, with Victoria’s Colette Reimer finishing fourth in 59:23.

In the elite men’s race, Lukas Vadeika (Mount Albert, Ont.) led the Canadian contingent with a fourth-place finish in 53:53, just three seconds shy of the podium.

Chile’s Daniel Ubilla Sabada captured the men’s title in 53:41, followed by Mexico’s Angel Yael Yépez Meza (53:47) and American Cole Jamieson (53:50).

The day’s racing also featured the World Triathlon Para Series, where Canada’s Leanne Taylor (Oak Bluff, Man.) continued her return to elite competition after becoming a mother. Racing in the women’s wheelchair classification, Taylor finished fourth in 1:06:33, continuing her steady progression back onto the international stage.

Americas Triathlon Cup Results

World Triathlon Para Series Results

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The Canadian completed his drive for five podiums at the World Triathlon Cup in the Mexican city, and he did it in style, with a victory on Sunday morning.

Heading into the popular World Cup race as the favourite, the 31-year-old veteran of the Canadian Triathlon Team did not disappoint while putting together a terrific 750-metre swim, a safe 20-kilometre bike capped off with a brilliant five-kilometre run.

Mislawchuk broke the tape in a time of 53:21 for the fourth World Triathlon Cup victory of his career.

“It was another hot, fun day in Mexico. I’m pretty stoked with the win. Anytime you can win a race at this level you have to be pretty happy,” said Mislawchuk following his ninth career World Cup podium. “It was my fifth time back and the fifth time was a charm. It feels just as good as the first win here.”

The Oak Bluff, Man. resident won two other times in Huatulco (2021, 2019) and had two silver medal finishes (2023, 2022). One of the most accomplished Canadian triathletes ever also won the Olympic Test event prior to the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Mislawchuk took control in his office in the early morning Huatulco heat while toeing the line in the beach start swim alongside a 60 of the world’s best triathletes. He completed the one-lap swim in third place and quickly took control of a large pack of riders that formed for the four laps on the relatively flat bike course.

Mislawchuk bounced around in the large pack of nearly 50 riders that also included his teammates Mathis Beaulieu (Quebec City), Leandre Binette (Saint-Christophe d’Arthabaska, Que.) and Liam Donnelly (Campbellville, Ont.).

Mislawchuk was third off his bike into T2 before bolting onto the run course for the two-lap test. The cagey veteran led the way until midway through the final lap when American Sullivan Middaugh briefly jumped ahead, but the talented Canadian used his experience to hold off the charge.

“When Sully caught me, I thought I would try to relax, get some water in, refocus and do one last surge,” said Mislawchuk. “I figured I’d go as hard as I could, I didn’t want to leave it to chance with a sprint finish today because you never know what would happen.”

The plan worked.

Mislawchuk quickly regained the lead and pulled away to finish nine seconds ahead for his second podium of the season.

He also battled to the bronze medal at a World Triathlon Cup in Chengdu, China to open his season.

“It was an epic battle out there – super fun,” he said. “I’m definitely not the youngest guy anymore, but maybe the experience paid off having been at the course a few times before.”

Middaugh settled for second at 53:29. Brazil’s Vinicius Avi Santana won the battle for the bronze with a time of 53:36.

Mathis Beaulieu, who snagged his first career podium two years ago in Huatulco when he claimed the silver, was solid in sixth place on Sunday with a time of 53:44. Liam Donnelly also battled into the top 10, placing eighth at 53:56. Leandre Binette rounded out the Canadian men’s contingent in 24th at 54:54.

Sidney Clement, of West Vancouver, was the top Canadian woman on the day. The 21-year-old placed 19th at 1:01:12. Isla Britton (Montreal) was 29th at 1:02:24, while Emy Legault (L’Île Perrot, Que.) did not finish the race.

Mexico’s Ana Maria Valentina Torres Gomez won the women’s sprint race with a time of 1:00.07.

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The 28-year-old from Port Cartier, Que. has now backed up his breakthrough bronze-medal performance in Samarkand, Uzbekistan with another top-five result against the world’s best triathletes, further cementing his status among the elite contenders on the WTCS circuit.

Toeing the line against a highly competitive field that included reigning world champions, Olympic medallists and several of the sport’s top-ranked athletes, Paquet was in the podium hunt until the final lap of the run, clocking a time of 1:45:59.

“I’m very happy with my race. I had a good swim. I came out close to the front. The bike was pretty hard. The course was very technical and the road bumpy so you had to be careful with that. It was very hot and I felt the heat on the bike. I was happy to be at the front,” said Paquet.

Paquet came out of the 1.5-kilometre swim course in Porto di Alghero in seventh spot. Bolting through transition, he hopped onto the bike and settled into the middle of the lead pack for the nine-lap, 40-kilometre course, that winded its way along the coastline.

“I had a tough transition. My legs were a bit dead the first lap on the run, so it felt very hard, but I paced myself because I knew it was going to be a long 10K,” said Paquet, who finished just four seconds off the podium.

Coming out of second transition in 21st spot, Paquet surged up to fourth place after the first of four laps on the 10-kilometre run.

“I caught up to the group who was fighting for third place. I was starting to feel good on the run. I had good legs and felt really strong, but I just didn’t have the speed to join the other guys,” added Paquet. “The last finish kick is not my strength, so I got passed from a couple of guys. I’m still happy with my fifth place. I’ve been pretty consistent and it is another good result.”

Portugal’s Vasco Vilaca claimed the victory with a time of 1:45:16. Brazil’s Miguel Hidalgo was second at 1:45:35, while Ricardo Batista, also of Portugal, ran to the bronze-medal step of the podium with a combined time of 1:45:45.

Paquet’s result continues a remarkable stretch of racing for the Canadian Olympian. In April, he captured bronze in Samarkand to become just the second Canadian man to stand on a WTCS podium, joining Tyler Mislawchuk. The result was a long-awaited breakthrough after making steady progress in his continued development that saw him place 13th at the 2024 Olympics.

Mislawchuk (Oak Bluff, Man.) also had another solid result on Saturday. The three-time Olympian raced in the middle of the field of 55 athletes until the run where he demonstrated his fitness charging up to 16th place (1:47:17).

Desirae Ridenour was the lone Canadian in the women’s race. Making her first World Triathlon Championship Series start of 2026, the Cowichan Bay, B.C. resident finished mid-field in 23rd at 1:59:45.

Cassandre Beaugrand, of France, won the women’s race with a time of 1:53:49.

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The 29-year-old from Charlottetown, P.E.I. demonstrated his run fitness, bolting through the field of 41 throughout the final 10-kilometre final leg into his first top-10 finish of his career on the elite circuit. He clocked a combine time of 1:40:31.

“This is definitely a career breakthrough result for me,” said Sobey,” who was racing for the fifth time of his career in Yokohama. “The key today was both my experience and a very focused block of training through the winter. I know the demands of the course, and I believed in my fitness.”

He sure did.

One week removed from celebrating a bronze-medal sprint finish for Canada in the mixed relay on the World Triathlon Cup where he took on the anchor leg, the feisty Canuck battled from the back of the pack to put his name up alongside the best in the sport.

Sobey came out of the two-lap, 1.5-kilometre swim well back of the leaders in 30th spot. He dug in and jumped into a large pack that formed on the 10-lap bike course. He came out of second transition in 21st onto the run which proved decisive.

Canada’s Maritime man steadily picked his way through the field in the first lap on the 10-kilometre run where he climbed into the top 10 and stayed there for the remaining three laps.

“This course is an ocean swim, a technical bike and a fast run – all of which I like,” said Sobey. “But what I like the most about Japan is the culture and people which creates great energy leading into the race.”

Australia’s Matthew Hauser found the energy on Saturday, taking first spot on the podium with a time of 1:38:48. Brazil’s Miguel Hidalgo was second at 1:39:08, while Luke Willian, also of Australia, rounded out the men’s podium with a time of 1:39:16.

Canada’s Leanne Taylor was fifth in her first race since winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The Oak Bluff, Man., resident, who took time off to have a baby boy, clocked a fifth-place time of 1:05:36 in the women’s PTWC classification.

“It felt great to be back on the course and to have Ollie there for my first race back made it even more special,” said Taylor. “It was a hard road to make to the startline by I’m so happy I did.”

Taylor was fourth out of the 750-metre swim but dropped one spot in the second lap of the 20-kilometre bike where she remained until she crossed the finish line at the end of a five-kilometre run course.

Australia’s Laren Parker won the classification with a time of 59:39. Emelia Perry, of the United States, placed second at 1:01:24. Brazil’s Jessica Ferreira finished one second back at 1:01:25 for third place.

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