OTTAWA, ON (October 31, 2026) – Today at the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Canada added a second medal to the tally, with Alexandre Hayward racing to a bronze finish in the Men’s C3 Elimination Race.
Racing against a world class field in the MC3 category, Hayward battled through the crashes and chaos of the race and navigated his way to another podium performance for Canada. The podium spots were decided in a showdown between Devon Briggs of New Zealand, Finlay Graham of Great Britain and the Canadian. With the soon to be World Champion, Briggs, just nipping Hayward on the line.
The Quispamsis, N.B rider entered the championships equipped with an impressive resume across the track and the road, including 6 world championship medals, four Parapan Am medals and a historical Paralympic bronze in the Individual Pursuit at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Today’s win marks Alex’s second Para-cycling Track World Championship medal, following his silver in the scratch race in 2024. His ride continues a successful season, marking his second World Championship medal of 2026 following his MC3 Time Trial bronze at the Para-cycling Road World Championships.
Cycling Canada congratulates Alexandre on his bronze in the Elimination Race and celebrates his achievement on the world stage. To view the official results, please visit the Track Timing Live page. To cheer on Alex and the team, follow along the Cycling Canada social media.
