Vikes athletes Colette Reimer and Jack Screen are set to represent Canada at the 2026 FISU World University Championship Triathlon in Nyon, Switzerland, on August 8-9. Both triathletes have previously competed at the world university level but have continued to grow their careers since the 2022 championship. Reimer recently achieved fourth place at the Americas Triathlon Cup in Montreal and currently ranks 300th globally, while Screen's best finish this season is 20th at the Americas Triathlon Cup in Ixtapa, placing him 724th in the world rankings.

By the Numbers
  • Colette Reimer: 4th at the Americas Triathlon Cup in Montreal, 300th in World Triathlon rankings.
  • Jack Screen: 20th at the Americas Triathlon Cup in Ixtapa, 724th in World Triathlon rankings.
State of Play
  • Over 130 student-athletes from 32 countries will compete in Nyon.
  • The individual races feature a 750-metre swim, 21-kilometre bike, and five-kilometre run starting August 8.
What's Next

The mixed relay team for Canada will be selected after the individual competitions, and both athletes are expected to transition to the Victoria Triathlon National Championship later this month.

Bottom Line

Reimer and Screen鈥檚 participation at the FISU championship represents their commitment to advancing their triathlon careers, and success in Switzerland could elevate their world rankings significantly.