LETHBRIDGE – Pronghorns track and field standout Lauchlan Irish has been officially named to Team Canada's athletics roster for the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games. Irish, a triple jump specialist from Victoria, BC, will compete among the country's top student-athletes at the international event this summer in Germany.
U SPORTS unveiled the 50-athlete team that will represent the country at the Games, which run July 21–27 in Bochum, Germany, as part of the larger Rhine-Ruhr 2025 competition.
For Irish, the selection marks a major milestone in his athletic career and reflects years of dedication and progress through the Pronghorns program.
"Being selected to represent Canada at the FISU Games is a huge honour and a dream come true," said Irish. "It has taken a lot of hard work and dedication to reach this point, but I couldn't have done it alone – my coaches have put in just as much effort alongside me. This achievement is truly the result of our collective teamwork."
Irish also credited his time with the Pronghorns program and the University of Lethbridge for his development and success.
"My experience at the University of Lethbridge and with the Pronghorns has been essential in getting me here. I'm incredibly grateful for the guidance and support from Larry Steinke, Aaron Hernandez and Jamie Thomas. Each of them has played a key role in helping me develop both as an athlete and as a person. Their coaching, encouragement and belief in me have meant a great deal."
With the Games just weeks away, Irish is focused and excited for the opportunity to compete on the world stage.
"I'm really looking forward to competing in Germany this summer and testing myself against some of the best athletes in the world. Representing Canada will be an unforgettable experience and I'm incredibly excited to have been selected."
The FISU Summer World University Games are a prestigious international event featuring student-athletes from across the globe. Team Canada has a storied history at the Games, having earned 83 medals in athletics alone since its debut appearance in 1965.
Link to full Team Canada roster (U SPORTS announcement): https://en.usports.ca/international/2024-25/Releases/2025-05-16_AthleticsFISU
