US EditionArendz, Wilkie Lead Canada's Powerhouse Para Nordic Ski Team Into Paralympic Games
Led by multi-medalist Mark Arendz and biathlon champion Natalie Wilkie, Canada’s 15-skier Para nordic team aims for strong medal performances in Milan Cortina.
- On Jan. 30, 2026, Canada announced its 15-skier Para Nordic team in Calgary, naming Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie as leaders.
- Selections reflected this season's rankings, with Arendz winning the men's World Cup biathlon crown and Wilkie and Hudak ranked first and second in women’s standing biathlon, influencing team choices.
- Brian McKeever, coach , brings experience as Wilkie and Arendz each compete in half a dozen races in Italy.
- Given previous Paralympic success, veteran leadership includes co-captain Brittany Hudak and Collin Cameron, who heads to his fourth Games after three bronze medals in Beijing, building on 14 medals in Beijing 2022 and a record 16 in Pyeongchang 2018.
- The Paralympic Games run March 6-15, and Canada will compete at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Fiemme Valley, with a roster including athletes across standing, sitting, and guided events.
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Calgary Herald
Calgary SunSkiers named to Canada's Paralympic squad for Winter Games
A team of 15 Para nordic skiers, including guides — who compete across Para biathlon and Para cross-country skiing — have been nominated to compete for Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Nordiq Canada announced Friday.
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Article posted by Canadian Paralympic Committee (view full article) TEAM OF 15 PARA NORDIC SKIERS NOMINATED TO COMPETE AT MILANO CORTINA 2026 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES Calgary, January 30, 2025 – A team of 15 Para nordic skiers, including guides – who compete across Para biathlon and Para cross-country skiing – have been nominated to compete for Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Nordiq…
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