OTTAWA, ON (February 19, 2025) – Canada’s top Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) athletes delivered outstanding performances at the Artistic Elite Canada 2025 competition, held in Markham, ON, from February 14 to 16.
Despite a winter snowstorm, elite gymnasts from across the country traveled to Markham to compete in one of the most anticipated events of the season. The competition showcased emerging talent and seasoned athletes, setting the stage for the upcoming Canadian Championships.
All-Around Medalists:
WAG – Novice (11–14) All-Around
- Gold: Zoe Ewens (Calgary Gymnastics Centre, AB)
- Silver: Nelly Dube (Quebec Performance, QC)
- Bronze: Eden Belay (Toronto Gymnastics International, ON)
WAG – Junior (14–15) All-Around
- Gold: Coralie Demers (Gymnix, QC)
- Silver: Aila McKinley (YEG Gymnastics, AB)
- Bronze: Mackenzie Grant (Edge Gymnastics, ON)
Senior WAG Podium Photo Credit: Antoine Saito
WAG – Senior (16+) All-Around
- Gold: Lia Monica Fontaine (Wimgym, QC)
- Silver: Gabrielle Black (Oakville Gymnastics, ON)
- Bronze: Alyssa Guerrier-Calixte (Wimgym, QC)
MAG – Aspire All-Around
- Gold: Olivier Lapointe (Laval Excellence, QC)
- Silver: Mikaël Morin (Imagym, QC)
- Bronze: Miles Hii (Phoenix, BC)
MAG – Junior (15–16) All-Around
- Gold: Eito Fujihara (Calgary Gymnastics Centre, AB)
- Silver: Reuben Dykstra (Langley Gymnastics Foundation, BC)
- Bronze: Ethan Lee (Langley Gymnastics Foundation, BC)
MAG – Junior (17–18) All-Around
- Gold Liam Vanounou (Vaughan Gymnastics, ON)
- Silver: Evan Aliwalas (Toronto Gymnastics International, ON)
- Bronze: Rishi Sheoran (Gymnastics Mississauga, ON)
MAG – Senior Next Gen All-Around
- Gold: Matteo Bardana (Gymnastics Mississauga, ON)
- Silver: Connor Fielding (Twisters Gymnastics Abbotsford, BC)
- Bronze: Raphael Madore (Gymnika, QC)
Senior MAG Podium Photo Credit: Antoine Saito
MAG – Senior (21+) All-Around
- Gold: Elel Baker (Gymnastics Mississauga, ON)
- Silver: Kenji Tamane (Laval Excellence, QC)
- Bronze: William Black (Halifax ALTA Gymnastics Club, NS)
Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, and supporters who contributed to an incredible weekend of gymnastics. The level of competition showcased the depth of talent in Canada, and the future of Canadian gymnastics looks brighter than ever.
Watch and Follow the Action
For those who missed the excitement, full replays and official results are available online:
- Watch the replays: Home Team Live
- View full results: Meet Results
We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2025 Canadian Championships in Calgary, Alberta, from May 26 to 30, 2025. Stay tuned for more thrilling moments in Canadian gymnastics!
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