Ottawa, ON (October 21, 2026) – Team Canada concluded the Women’s Team Final in eighth place at the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, earning a combined score of 158.096.
The Canadian team, composed of Ellie Black, Gabrielle Black, Coralie Demers, Lia-Monica Fontaine, Lia Redick, and travelling reserve Zoe Tsaprailis, secured their place among the world’s top eight teams after qualifying for the final in seventh place with a combined score of 160.130.
Returning to the competition floor for the Team Final, the Canadian women showcased their strength, precision, and artistry across all four apparatus. Competing against some of the world’s strongest gymnastics nations, the team delivered several strong routines to conclude their team competition at the World Championships.
This top-eight finish marks another important step for Canadian women’s artistic gymnastics, as the team’s performance in the final also secures Canada automatic qualification for the 2027 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Chengdu, China.
Full results are available here.
More Finals Ahead for Team Canada
Following their success in the Team Final, several Canadian athletes will continue competing in individual finals throughout the remainder of the World Championships.
Women’s All-Around Final – Friday, October 23
- Lia Redick – Qualified 10th (53.599)
- Ellie Black – Qualified 15th (53.466)
Vault Final – Saturday, October 24
- Lia-Monica Fontaine – Qualified 4th (14.099)
- Ellie Black – Qualified 6th (13.933)
Floor Exercise Final – Sunday, October 25
- Lia Redick – Qualified 2nd (13.433)
- Lia-Monica Fontaine – Qualified 4th (13.366)
On the men’s side, Sam Zakutney will also represent Canada in the Men’s All-Around Final on Thursday, October 22, after qualifying in 25th place with a score of 78.764.
Follow the Action
Fans across Canada can continue following the competition through live streaming on Eurovision Sport, CBC Sports, CBC Gem, and ICI TOU.TV, with additional television coverage on CBC Sports and ICI TÉLÉ.