US EditionCanada sends four defending champions to world athletics championships in Tokyo
Canada's 59-athlete team includes 12 World Championships and 11 Olympic medallists, marking a historic first with four defending world champions competing.
- Athletics Canada has selected a 59-member team, featuring four reigning world champions, to participate in the global track and field event scheduled in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, 2025.
- This historic team announcement comes after notable achievements, including Edmonton's Marco Arop securing silver in the 800m at the 2024 Paris Games, and Pierce LePage being sidelined from competing in Paris because of a herniated disc.
- The team features Olympic and world medalists such as hammer throw champions Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers, along with the gold-medal-winning Canadian 4x100m relay squad led by Andre De Grasse.
- Glenroy Gilbert, who leads Canada’s Olympic track and field team, acknowledged the challenge ahead but expressed confidence that the athletes are well-prepared and fully capable of succeeding in Tokyo.
- Canada's participation with four defending champions and a full relay slate suggests strong medal potential and marks a milestone for Canadian athletics at the World Championships.
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