SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND FOR U17 AND JUNIOR ATHLETES AT CANADIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ottawa, ON (April 7, 2025)– From April 4-6, athletes from across Canada gathered at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton for it’s first national event of the year, where they competed for U17 and Junior Canadian Championship titles.
Dominating their respective categories, Elodie Malois (WJ – Montreal, QC), Jake McLean (MJ – Waterloo, ON), Izzy Downing (WU17 – London, ON) and Sandrine Veilleux (WU17- Boucherville, QC) went home with an impressive collection of medals, having shone in both individual and team events, and all collecting more than seven national titles. Carter Deveer (MU17- Ottawa, ON) claimed an outstanding seven Canadian championships, making his mark in both team and individual events. Alexander Gies (MU17- Woodstock, ON) also took gold in MU17 alongside Carter, securing an impressive five titles across events ranging from the sprint to the team pursuit.
Alexandra Fangeat (WJ- St. Thomas, ON) made the leap from WU17 to WJJunior this year, proving her talents in breaking the world record in the individual pursuit. “Coming from U17 up to junior is a change, winning U17 is one thing but winning junior is another, it really becomes anyone’s game,” says Fangeat. “I felt prepared and of course I was nervous before racing but that’s just the nature of racing, you have to have the nerves to be able to do it.”
With nearly 90 athletes competing, the velodrome was filled with the talent of returning 2024 champions and fresh talent. “The 2025 junior track champs surpassed all expectations. From the electric energy in the velodrome to the remarkable talent on display, this event highlighted the depth and potential of Canada’s next generation of cyclist’s. We’re incredibly proud of every athlete, coach and volunteer who made this championship such a resounding success,” says event organizer Jacob Graper.
The full list of results can be found here. Next up on the Canadian Championships calendar is the Canadian Gravel Championships, to be held on June 15. The full calendar of national events can be found on the Cycling Canada website.
