Stefan
Daniel

In 2026, Stefan Daniel decided to take a step back in what has been an incredible successful career in Para triathlon. The six-time world champion skipped some early season events, did some coaching and participated in activities outside of triathlon.

In his return to competition in June at the World Triathlon Para Series stop in Hamburg, Germany, Daniel surprised himself with a silver medal at the event and leaving no doubt he’ll a powerful force at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Daniel will no doubt have revenge on his mind for LA28.  At the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, he was leading throughout the race until a heart-breaking crash in the final lap of the bike dashed his golden hopes.

He had some sweet redemption from Paris 2024 by winning his sixth World Triathlon Para Championships in Torremolinos-Andalucia, Spain , a few weeks later.

Daniel made history in 2016 becoming the first Canadian triathlete ever to win a medal at the Paralympic Summer Games when the sport made its Paralympic debut in Rio de Janeiro. He captured his second Paralympic medal in 2021 when he battled to the bronze in Tokyo.

Daniel began Para triathlon in 2013 at age 16, after winning national titles in high school cross-country and gaining international experience in Para swimming. Local Para cycling coach Stephen Burke helped Daniel modify a racing bicycle to accommodate his disability and from there, his triathlon career took off.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024 – World champion…   2016, 2020, 2024 Paralympic Games (1 gold, 1 silver… 2015 Canadian junior triathlon champion (able-bodied)… 2014 – World Para triathlon silver medallist

PERSONAL

Born with bilateral radial club hands with his right arm significantly more affected… Daniel shares a close bond with his brother, Christian, who has cerebral palsy… He comes from a very active family, began running in local road races with his parents at a young age and joined the University of Calgary Athletic Club.

NOTABLE INTERNATIONAL RESULTS

2025 World Championships 5^th

2024 World Championships 1^st

2024 Paralympic Games 10^th

2023 World Championships 2^nd

2022 World Championships 1^st

2019 World Championships 1^st

2018 World Championships 1^st

2017 World Championships 1^st

2016 Paralympic Games 2^nd

2015 – World Championships 1^st

2015 – Canadian junior championships (able-bodied) 1^st

2014 – World Championships 2^nd

2013 – World Championships 3^rd