Caeli McKay Riendeau

About

Canadian diver known for performing in the 10-meter platform event and for representing Canada in several international competitions, including the World Aquatics Championships and the Olympic Games. She is also known for winning a bronze medal at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, marking Canada's first women's individual 10m platform medal in two decades. 

Before Fame

She began diving when she was 5 years old. Her first major diving achievement was when she earned third place in the 10m platform at the 2014 Winter Nationals. She relocated from Calgary to Montreal in 2016 to pursue advanced-level training. She was slated to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but did not end up competing because of an injury. She earned her first individual medal at a major international event by securing bronze in the 10m platform at the FINA Diving World Cup in Tokyo in 2021.

Trivia

She was featured on the packaging of General Mills and Nestlé's Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal lines. She has a degree in psychology and anthropology from Athabasca University. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and fishing.

Family Life

Her full name is Caeli Sierra McKay Riendeau. She was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She married Vincent Riendeau in 2021.

Associated With

She began training with Meaghan Benfeito for synchronized diving in 2017.