Isabelle Weidemann won gold, silver, and bronze at Beijing 2022, earning her selection as a Team Canada flag bearer. In a sport all about being faster than others, she found her true power by focusing inward, skating against her own limits. By speaking openly about mental health and her experience with a panic disorder, Isabelle shows that vulnerability in sport creates real strength.

World champion Jack Crawford has conquered the most difficult and dangerous course in alpine skiing, but his biggest opponent lives in his head: standing in the start gate, about to take on a massive challenge, questioning if endless preparation will be enough. Jack’s greatest victories come from pushing out of the gate anyway, proving that champions aren’t fearless, they’re brave.

As an Olympian of the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation, Liam Gill found belonging in halfpipe snowboarding, despite financial barriers and stereotypes. Now he’s removing those same barriers for other Indigenous youth through his passion project “Liam & Friends,” creating safe spaces where they can experience the freedom and creativity of snowboarding. Liam shows that representation isn’t just about being seen, it’s about making space.

Growing up as a gymnast with no skiing experience, Marion took a leap of faith to learn aerials and became an Olympic medallist in just 5 years. But her most ambitious jump yet isn’t in the air. It’s pioneering carbon neutrality in sport. Marion’s not only pursuing medals, she’s reshaping how competitions are run to protect the planet for future athletes, proving that true champions can change the game itself.

9 year-old Mikaël Kingsbury drew the Olympic rings on a piece of paper, wrote “I will win” underneath, and hung it above his bed. Sixteen years later, he stood atop the Olympic podium.    Now the “king of moguls” with 29 Crystal Globes and more World Cup wins than any other male skier, Mikaël proves the power of bravely saying your dreams out loud.

Marie-Philip Poulin scored the gold medal-winning goal in three Olympic finals, but her greatest victory might be the path she carved to get there. Growing up as a francophone in Beauceville, she played with boys, switched to an English school, and made countless sacrifices as women’s hockey offered few opportunities. Now she’s trailblazing the professional league she could never aspire to, ensuring the next generation has the path she had to create for herself.

As a child playing hockey, Paul Poirier spent more time spinning on the faceoff circles than chasing the puck. His figure skating skills were quickly noticed, leading to his Olympic debut at age 18. But the pressure of the Beijing 2022 Games and pandemic isolation took a toll on his mental health and the joy of competition. On the road to Milano Cortina 2026, Paul  rediscovered his love for figure skating, proving that true strength comes from vulnerability and remembering that every skate is a gift.

Life tested Piper Gilles more than any competition could. She lost her mom to brain cancer and then battled ovarian cancer herself. Following treatment, she returned to the ice where she found freedom and saw an Olympic path with Paul Poirier.  Piper is still managing her emotional recovery and now skates knowing “you’re stronger than you think,” proving true strength comes from openness about life’s hardest moments.

From Cole Harbour to the world’s biggest stage, Sidney Crosby has lived with heavy expectations since he was a young teenager. Called ‘The Next One’ before he could even drive, Sidney grew up in the glare of the spotlight. The golden goal at Vancouver 2010 wasn’t just a moment of glory. It was proof he could carry that pressure. Sidney turned the weight of a nation’s hopes and dreams into the strength of a champion.

Growing up as a gymnast with no skiing experience, Marion took a leap of faith to learn aerials and became an Olympic medallist in just 5 years. But her most ambitious jump yet isn’t in the air. It’s pioneering carbon neutrality in sport. Marion’s not only pursuing medals, she’s reshaping how competitions are run to protect the planet for future athletes, proving that true champions can change the game itself.

9 year-old Mikaël Kingsbury drew the Olympic rings on a piece of paper, wrote “I will win” underneath, and hung it above his bed. Sixteen years later, he stood atop the Olympic podium.    Now the “king of moguls” with 29 Crystal Globes and more World Cup wins than any other male skier, Mikaël proves the power of bravely saying your dreams out loud.

See the full Team Canada Roster for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.