Avery Pearson Set to Compete for Canada at 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships

Colorado Buffaloes middle-distance standout Avery Pearson has been named to Team Canada for the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The announcement was made by Athletics Canada on Monday, March 9, 2026 [Athletics Canada].

Pearson to Race in Poland

Pearson will represent Canada in the women’s 800 meters at the championships, which will be held from March 20–22 in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland [Athletics Canada], [Running Magazine].

Historic Indoor Season for Pearson

The selection comes after a remarkable indoor season for the Colorado senior. Pearson became the first Buffalo to break the two-minute barrier in the 800 meters indoors, clocking a time of 1:59.98 at altitude, setting a new Colorado program record [Athletics Canada].

Her time of 2:00.76 ranks sixth all-time in Canadian indoor history and third among NCAA indoor performances at altitude [Athletics Canada].

Big 12 Champion

Pearson also secured the 600-yard title at the Big 12 Indoor Championships, winning the event in meet-record time, further solidifying her position as a top middle-distance runner [Athletics Canada].

Next Up: NCAA Indoor Championships

Pearson will compete in the women’s 800 meters at the NCAA Indoor Championships this weekend, with the first round scheduled for Friday, March 13 [Athletics Canada]. She aims to challenge the Canadian indoor record of 1:59.87.

Team Canada Roster

Team Canada for the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships includes: Aaron Ahl, Abdullahi Hassan, Audrey Leduc, Avery Pearson, Christopher Morales Williams, Emma Cannan, Foster Malleck, Keon Rude, Lucia Stafford, Mariam Abdul-Rashid, Matti Erickson, Sade McCreath, Sarah Mitton, Sienna MacDonald, Travis Campbell, Tyrell Davis, and Zoe Sherar [Athletics Canada], [Running Magazine].

Two-time defending women’s world indoor shot place champion Sarah Mitton headlines the squad [Athletics Canada], [Running Magazine].