Canada’s bobsleigh team for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has officially been announced. The selection, revealed by Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and the Canadian Olympic Committee, features a talented roster of athletes.
Canada’s Bobsleigh Team for Milan-Cortina 2026
The Canadian team includes three women’s two-person bobsleigh crews and two additional entries for each of the men’s two-person, four-man, and women’s monobob events. The athletes selected represent various locations across Canada.
Women’s Team Roster
- Cynthia Appiah (Toronto, ON) – Pilot
- Melissa Lotholz (Barrhead, AB) – Pilot
- Bianca Ribi (Calgary, AB) – Pilot
- Kelsey Mitchell (Sherwood Park, AB) – Crew Member
- Dawn Richardson-Wilson (Edmonton, AB) – Crew Member
- Skylar Sieben (Cochrane, AB) – Crew Member
- Niamh Haughey (Toronto, ON) – Alternate
- Eden Wilson (Calgary, AB) – Alternate
Men’s Team Roster
- Taylor Austin (Lethbridge, AB) – Pilot
- Jay Dearborn (Yarker, ON) – Pilot
- Keaton Bruggeling (St. Catharines, ON) – Crew Member
- Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson (Calgary, AB) – Crew Member
- Mike Evelyn O’Higgins (Ottawa, ON) – Crew Member
- Shaq Murray-Lawrence (Scarborough, ON) – Crew Member
- Luka Stoikos (Stouffville, ON) – Crew Member
- Mark Zanette (Woodbridge, ON) – Crew Member
- Chris Holmstead (Burlington, ON) – Alternate
Cynthia Appiah and Melissa Lotholz are set to represent Canada in the women’s monobob event. For the men’s division, Austin, Dearborn, O’Higgins, and Murray-Lawrence will compete in the two-person bobsleigh.
Kelsey Mitchell, known for her achievements in cycling, will participate in her third Olympic Games, marking her first Winter Olympics. She previously won a gold medal in the sprint event at the Tokyo 2021 Summer Games.
With this dynamic lineup, Canada aims to make a strong impact at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics. Team Canada is set to compete in various bobsleigh events, showcasing the nation’s commitment to excellence in winter sports.
