2025 IMO: Introducing Math Team Canada

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) is pleased to introduce the six students who will represent Canada at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), to be held this summer on the Sunshine Coast, Australia from July 10 to 20, 2025.

The students were selected for Math Team Canada 2025 based on their outstanding performance in national math contests and training camps, including the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) and the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO). The Canadian team for the 2025 IMO is made up of: 

• Ryan Bai, Grade 12, Ingenius STEAM (Redwood City, CA, USA)
• Warren Bei, Grade 12, Rockridge Secondary School (West Vancouver, BC)
• Tiger Li, Grade 9, TT Math School (Markham, ON)
• Zhekai Shen, Grade 11, Elite Preparatory Academy (Hopatcong, NJ, USA)
• Leo Wu, Grade 10, Bayview Secondary School (Richmond Hill, ON)
• Ming Yang, Grade 12, Brophy College Preparatory (Phoenix, AZ, USA)

They will compete against the best young mathematicians from over 100 countries in the world’s most renowned math competition for high school students.

The team will be accompanied by a group of mentors and coaches, including:

• Team Leader – Victor Rong (University of Toronto)
• Deputy Leader – Eric Shen (Harvard University)
• Observer – Howard Halim (Modal Labs)

Before traveling to Australia, the team will meet at Banff International Research Station (BIRS) where they will take part in a training camp with trainers Howard Halim (Modal Labs), Emily Ma (Harvard University), Victor Rong (University of Toronto), Eric Shen (Harvard University), Ben Yang, and Miranda Zhao (MIT).

This year again, the CMS is grateful to count on Jane Street’s support as Math Team Canada’s exclusive partner for the IMO. The CMS thanks Jane Street for making the team’s participation in the IMO and additional training possible.

 

The CMS also thanks all of its generous donors and sponsors, including the Samuel Beatty Fund, for their continued support of Math Team Canada.

The CMS wishes Math Team Canada the best of luck at the 2025 IMO!

About the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the world championship high school mathematics competition. The IMO began in 1959 in Romania with seven participating countries. Math Team Canada expects to compete against the world’s best students from over 100 countries in the 66th IMO. Canada has earned 42 gold, 71 silver, 97 bronze medals, and 21 honourable mentions since first competing in 1981.

About the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS)
The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) is the main national organization whose goal is to promote and advance the discovery, learning and application of mathematics. The Society’s activities cover the whole spectrum of mathematics including meetings, research publications, and the promotion of excellence in mathematics competitions that recognize outstanding student achievements. The CMS is a registered non-profit, charitable organization and depends on grants, funding, and generous donations from sponsors, benefactors and community members to be able to carry out its activities.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. James Rickards (Saint Mary’s University) Chair, IMO Committee Canadian Mathematical Society chair-imoc@cms.math.ca

or

Dr. Termeh Kousha Executive Director Canadian Mathematical Society tkousha@cms.math.ca