On July 11, 2026, Canadian athletes Brianna Hennessy and Sophia Jensen each climbed onto the podium at the canoe sprint and para‑canoe World Cup held in Montreal, earning silver medals for their country. The achievements came on home water, providing a visible reminder of Canada’s strength in the sport during a major international competition.
Hennessy secured her silver in the canoe sprint discipline, finishing second in a field that included the world’s top sprint paddlers. Her performance placed her among the leading competitors and added a second‑place finish to Canada’s tally at the event. Jensen, competing in the para‑canoe category, also captured silver, matching Hennessy’s podium placement and highlighting the depth of Canadian talent across both able‑bodied and para‑sport divisions.
The World Cup in Montreal attracted athletes from numerous nations, each seeking points and rankings ahead of upcoming world championships. The Canadian team’s success on familiar waterways underscored the advantage of competing in a familiar environment and demonstrated the athletes’ readiness for future international challenges.
These two medals represent Canada’s contributions to the event’s overall medal distribution and reflect the country’s ongoing commitment to developing elite paddling programs. While the competition featured a range of events, Hennessy’s and Jensen’s silver‑medal performances stood out as the nation’s highlight, reinforcing Canada’s reputation in both canoe sprint and para‑canoe disciplines.
As the World Cup concluded, the Canadian paddlers returned home with their medals, marking a successful outing on home soil and setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season’s international calendar.