Ethan Katzberg of Canada competes in the men's hammer throw final during the athletics in the Alexander Stadium at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

By The Canadian Press

Canada’s five athletes to watch at 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland

Jul 21, 2026 | 11:47 AM

Five Canadian athletes to watch in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to Aug. 2:

Andre De Grasse

The 31-year-old sprinter and Olympic 200-metre champion from Markham, Ont., last competed in a Commonwealth Games in 2014 at age 19. Along with teammates Aaron Brown, Brendon Rodney and Jerome Blake, Canada is a men’s relay gold-medal favourite in Glasgow.

Kylie Masse

Summer McIntosh isn’t swimming in Glasgow, but five-time Olympic medallist Masse of LaSalle, Ont., will lead Canada’s charge in the pool. The 30-year-old is the defending champion in the women’s 50-metre backstroke.

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The Olympic gold and silver medallist in women’s weightlifting from Rimouski, Que., seeks a Commonwealth three-peat after victories in 2018 and 2022.

Ellie Black

The four-time Olympian in artistic gymnastics from Halifax makes her Commonwealth return. Black last competed in 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia, where she was the all-around gold medallist and balance beam champion.

Ethan Katzberg

Reigning Olympic and world champion in men’s hammer throw, the 24-year-old from Nanaimo, B.C., looks for a Commonwealth upgrade after taking silver in Birmingham in 2022.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2026.

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press