Men’s Artistic Gymnastics

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics is a powerhouse of strength, skill, and style. From swinging on the high bar to the precise balance on the pommel horse, male gymnasts compete in six different events, each more impressive than the last. As they perform mind-blowing routine, they push the limits of athletic performance, showcasing both raw power and elegance​. 

Apparatus

    Floor Exercise: A sprung floor where gymnasts perform flips, jumps, and powerful acrobatics.

    Pommel Horse: Gymnasts use their hands to swing their legs in circular motions, performing complex routines.

    Still Rings: Two suspended rings where gymnasts show strength with static holds and swinging skills.

    Vault: Athletes sprint and spring off a vault table, flipping and twisting through the air.

    Parallel Bars: Gymnasts perform swinging and strength skills between two parallel bars.

    Horizontal Bar: A single bar where gymnasts swing and release, performing daring flips and catches.

MAG Program Committee

Greg Jackson – Program Director – Chair 
Ed Van Hoof – National Team Head Coach
Nick Blanton – Program Assembly Chair
John Carroll – Member at large
Jeff Thomson – Judging Development Working Group Chairperson & FIG Technical Committee member
Richard Ikeda – NT Coaches Council Representative
Joel Gagnon – Athlete Representative
Patrick Beauchamp – Appointed member by the MPC 

MAG Judges Development Working Group (JDWG)

Jeff Thomson – Chairperson
Jaime Goulet – Member 
Michael D. Hood – Member 
Ray Heiderich – Member 
Kader Mecellem – Member 
Nick Bejenaru – Member 
Thorstein Fischer – Member 
Ed Van Hoof – National Team Head Coach
Greg Jackson – Program Director 

Fun Facts

    Kyle Shewfelt made history at the 2004 Athens Olympics, winning Canada’s first-ever Olympic gold in gymnastics. His performance on Floor Exercise forever changed the landscape of Canadian gymnastics, inspiring future generations.

    Canada’s 2023 World Championship team—Felix Dolci, René Cournoyer, William Émard, Zachary Clay, and Jayson Rampersad—secured 4th place in Team Qualification, earning Canada a full men’s team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This marks the first time since the 2008 Games that Canada competed with a full men’s squad at the Olympics.

    Felix Dolci became the 2023 Pan American Games All-Around Champion, ending a 64-year drought for Canada. The last time a Canadian won this prestigious title was back in 1959.

    Zachary Clay and Jayson Rampersad respectively won the gold and silver medal on Pommel horse at the 2023 Pan American Games.

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Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Senior National Team

Headshot of Félix Blaquiere

Félix Blaquière

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Québec

Headshot of Canadian gymnast Ionnis Chronopoulos

Ioannis Chronopoulos

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Ontario

Headshot of Team Canada Gymnast Zachary Clay

Zachary Clay

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British Columbia

Headshot of Team Canada Gymnast René Cournoyer

René Cournoyer

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Québec

Headshot of Team Canada Gymnast Felix Dolci

Félix Dolci

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Québec

Headshot of Team Canada Gymnast William Émard

William Émard

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Québec

Headshot of Canadian gymnast Kai Iwaasa

Kai Iwaasa

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British Columbia

Headshot of Team Canada athlete Mathys Jalbert

Mathys Jalbert

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Québec

Headshot of Canadian gymnast Chris Kajii

Chris Kaji

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Ontario

Headshot of Canadian gymnast Xavier Olasz

Xavier Olasz

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Québec

Headshot of Canadian gymnast Jayson Rampersad

Jayson Rampersad

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Québec

Headshot of Canadian gymnast Léandre Sauvé

Léandre Sauvé

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Québec

Headshot of Canadian gymnast Evgeny Siminiuc

Evgeny Siminiuc

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Ontario

Headshot of Canadian gymnast Kenji Tamane

Kenji Tamane

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Québec

Headshot of Team Canada Gymnast Sam Zakutney

Sam Zakutney

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Ontario