HDSB alumni set to shine on the world stage at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics

Photo Source: Olympics.com

As the Olympic flame is lit on opening day of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, a group of Halton District School Board alumni prepare to represent Canada on the world stage at the Olympic and Paralympic games. These athletes have earned their place among the world’s best through years of dedication and resilience.

Meet the HDSB Alumni Competing at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics

• Kaylie Buck
  Oakville Trafalgar High School
  Snowboarding

• Renata Fast
  M.M. Robinson High School
  Ice Hockey

• Jesse Lumsden
  Nelson High School
  Bobsleigh

• Emma Maltais
  Nelson High School
  Ice Hockey

• Evan McEachran
  Oakville Trafalgar High School
  Freestyle Skiing

• Lia Pereira
  Milton District High School
  Pairs Figure Skating

• Madeline Schizas
  White Oaks Secondary School
  Figure Skating

• Greg Westlake
  T.A. Blakelock High School
  Para Ice Hockey (Sledge Hockey)
  
  

As these alumni take to the ice, snow and track at Milano Cortina 2026, their achievements continue to inspire HDSB schools and communities across Halton and Canada, showing what’s possible when passion is matched with perseverance.

“Today, we are proud to cheer on these remarkable alumni as they take the world stage at Milano Cortina 2026,” says Curtis Ennis, Director of Education. “Their dedication, resilience and commitment to excellence reflect the very best of the Halton District School Board. On behalf of the HDSB, we wish them every success as they represent Canada and chase their Olympic dreams.”