June 2, 2025 (Gatineau) – Eighteen athletes will represent Canada at the Canada Cup of Diving, a World Aquatics-recognized event taking place in Gatineau from June 5 to 8. Among them are 2024 Olympic medalists Rylan Wiens and Nathan Zsombor-Murray, as well as Olympian Margo Erlam, who will be making their return to international competition after several months off following the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Spectators will also enjoy performances from several athletes who have stood out on the international stage in recent years, including Quebecers Cédric Fofana (Tokyo 2021 Olympian), Sonya Palkhivala (2022 World Junior Champion and silver medalist at the 2025 Diving World Cup), and Matt Cullen (2022 World Junior Champion and bronze medalist at the 2025 World Cup).
Emerging talent will also be in the spotlight. Young Ella Lindsay from Ottawa will have the opportunity to compete in front of family and friends in her very first senior international competition. Quebec’s Claude-Olivier Lisé-Coderre, bronze medalist at the 2024 World Junior Championships, will also be making his debut on the senior international stage.
They will have the chance to compete against athletes from 10 countries, including Australia, the United States, and Japan, all aiming for a spot on the podium.
Team Canada:
- Dean Calfacacos (Pointe-Claire Diving Club – 10m, 10m Synchro)
- Matt Cullen (CDI Montreal – 10m, 10m Synchro)
- Cédric Fofana (CAMO, Montreal – 3m, 3m Synchro)
- Claude-Olivier Lisé-Coderre (CDI Montreal – 3m)
- Samuel McCaffrey (Pointe-Claire Diving Club – 3m, Mixed Team Event)
- Carson Paul (CDI Victoria, Victoria – 3m, Mixed Team Event)
- Victor Povzner (Optimal, Maple – 3m, 3m Synchro)
- Kash Tarasoff (CDI Saskatoon – 10m, 10m Synchro, Mixed Team Event)
- Rylan Wiens (CDI Saskatoon – 10m, 10m Synchro)
- Nathan Zsombor-Murray (CDI Montreal/Pointe-Claire – 10m, Mixed Team Event)
- Éloïse Bélanger (CDI Montreal – 10m, 10m Synchro, Mixed Team Event)
- Julianne Boisvert (CDI Montreal – 10m, 10m Synchro)
- Sarah Carruthers (TDA – 10m)
- Margo Erlam (CDI Saskatoon – 3m, 3m Synchro, Mixed Team Event)
- Alexa Fung (CDI Montreal – 3m, 3m Synchro)
- Mathilde Laberge (CDI Montreal – 10m, 10m Synchro, Mixed Team Event)
- Ella Lindsay (Ottawa Nepean – 3m, 3m Synchro, 10m, 10m Synchro, Mixed Team Event)
- Sonya Palkhivala (CDI Montreal – 3m, 3m Synchro, Mixed Team Event)
The City of Gatineau has made this a free admission event to provide the community with a unique opportunity to witness world-class performances in person. Tickets can still be reserved at www.diving.ca/canadacup.
This event is made possible thanks to the support of valued partners: the Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, the City of Gatineau, Tourisme Outaouais, Speedo, the Gatineau Diving Club and Plongeon Québec.
About Diving Plongeon Canada
Diving Plongeon Canada (DPC) was established in 1967 as a not-for-profit organization to promote the growth and awareness of the sport in this country. As a member of FINA, the world’s governing body of aquatic sports, DPC contributes to the development of globally accepted standards of excellence in diving and supports the rules and regulations of international competition. DPC shares a national commitment to advance the art and sport of diving and to position Canada as the number one diving nation of the world. For information, visit www.diving.ca.
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Information:
Alexandra Piché
Communications Manager
Diving Plongeon Canada
alexandra@diving.ca