Canada’s mixed relay team delivered another standout performance on home soil, capturing the silver medal at the World Triathlon Cup in Edmonton on Sunday. Competing against some of the world’s top triathlon nations, the Canadian squad continued its strong 2026 campaign with a second World Cup relay podium finish of the season.
Canada Claims Silver in World Triathlon Cup Mixed Relay
Sidney Clement of Victoria, British Columbia; Tyler Mislawchuk of Oak Bluff, Manitoba; Isla Britton of Montreal, Quebec; and Martin Sobey of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island combined for a time of 1:22:24, earning Canada second place in the mixed relay event.
Italy claimed the gold medal in 1:22:17, while France secured bronze in 1:22:35 after an intense battle throughout the race.
The mixed relay featured four athletes completing consecutive legs consisting of a 300-meter swim, 6.8-kilometer bike ride, and 1.9-kilometer run on a course that wound through Edmonton’s scenic River Valley and Hawrelak Park.
Tyler Mislawchuk Praises Team’s Performance
Three-time Olympian Tyler Mislawchuk, one of Canada’s most experienced triathletes, credited the team’s determination and resilience after another successful relay result.
“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,” Mislawchuk said.
He described the emotional challenge of competing in a relay event, where every athlete depends on the performance of teammates.
“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.”
Roster Change Opens Door for Sidney Clement
Canada adjusted its lineup after Sophia Howell was ruled out by Triathlon Canada’s medical staff, giving 21-year-old Sidney Clement the opportunity to race the opening leg.
Clement embraced the responsibility of getting the team off to a strong start.
“I was super excited for the opportunity to be in the relay. I knew we had a really strong last three and that I had to set us up well. I just really wanted to hand it off in a strong position.”
She accomplished exactly that, delivering a solid opening segment and handing off to Mislawchuk in sixth place after navigating the swim, bike, and run course.
Veteran Leadership Keeps Canada in Medal Position
Mislawchuk quickly moved Canada into contention during the second leg.
Strong performances in both the swim and bike portions allowed him to stay with the lead group despite challenging prairie winds. Once on the run, he surged into first place before tagging teammate Isla Britton.
The silver medal followed Canada’s bronze-medal finish earlier this season at the World Triathlon Cup mixed relay in Chengdu, highlighting the team’s growing consistency.
“We won the mixed relay bronze in Chengdu earlier this year and now silver, so it’s been a great start to the season,” Mislawchuk said.
He also praised the younger members of the squad for stepping into important roles after late roster changes.
“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.”
Isla Britton Keeps Canada in Contention
Twenty-two-year-old Isla Britton, a member of Canada’s National Development Team, handled the third leg.
She stayed with the leading athletes through the swim and bike before finishing with a strong run that positioned Martin Sobey among the medal contenders entering the final exchange.
“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,” Britton said.
“I hung onto the girls. They were super speedy today. The run was super fun, so it was awesome.”
Martin Sobey Delivers Another Strong Finish
Known for his closing speed, Martin Sobey entered the final leg alongside athletes from Italy, France, and the United States.
The race changed during the run when the United States was forced to serve a 10-second penalty after the opening lap, leaving Sobey and Italy to battle for the top two spots.
Although the Italian athlete eventually pulled away, Sobey maintained second place to secure Canada’s silver medal.
“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,” Sobey said.
Competing one day after finishing sixth in the individual race, Sobey acknowledged the physical toll of the weekend.
“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.”
Canada Continues Strong 2026 Triathlon Season
Canada’s silver medal in Edmonton marks another encouraging result for its mixed relay program as athletes continue preparing for future World Cup and championship events. Back-to-back relay podium finishes this season demonstrate the depth of Canada’s roster and the emergence of younger competitors alongside experienced Olympians, giving the team momentum as international competition intensifies throughout 2026.