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Lia Pereira

Lia Pereira is a Canadian figure skater who competes in pair skating with Trennt Michaud.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lia Pereira is a Canadian figure skater who competes in pair skating with Trennt Michaud. She was born on 5 March 2004 in Milton, Ontario, and has represented Canada at major international events, including the 2026 Winter Olympics and the 2026 World Championships.

Early life and singles career

Pereira was born in Milton, Ontario, and began skating in 2012. She competed as a singles skater internationally at junior level before moving into pairs.

Pair skating with Trennt Michaud

Pereira teamed up with Trennt Michaud in 2022. The partnership quickly progressed to international success, including Grand Prix, Four Continents, World Championships, and Olympic appearances.

Major achievements

Her results with Michaud include the 2026 Canadian title, bronze at the 2025 Four Continents Championships, and bronze at the 2026 World Championships. The pair finished 8th in pairs at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Education and training

Pereira trains at the Milton Skating Club and is listed by Olympic.ca as being from Milton, Ontario. A 2026 University of Guelph report described her as a business student.

Key facts

  • Pereira switched from singles to pair skating in 2022 after beginning skating in 2012.
  • She and partner Trennt Michaud won the 2026 Canadian national title.
  • The pair earned bronze at the 2026 World Championships and bronze at the 2025 Four Continents Championships.
  • Pereira finished 8th in pairs at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • She is a business student at the University of Guelph.
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Canadian context

Pereira is a Canadian athlete from Ontario who has represented Canada at the World Championships and Winter Olympics, making her relevant to Canadian figure skating coverage.[2][11][14]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lia Pereira?
Lia Pereira is a Canadian pair skater who competes with Trennt Michaud.
How old is Lia Pereira?
She was born on 5 March 2004, which makes her 22 years old as of July 2026.
Who is Lia Pereira's partner?
Her pair-skating partner is Trennt Michaud.
What is Lia Pereira known for?
She is known for pair skating with Michaud and for results including Canada’s 2026 national title and bronze at the 2026 World Championships.
Is Lia Pereira competing in 2024?
Yes. She competed in the 2024 season and placed 8th at the 2024 World Championships with Michaud.
What is Lia Pereira's Instagram?
No verified Instagram handle is provided in the supplied sources.

References

  1. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/lia-pereira/
    Supports: Age, birthplace, home province, sport, Olympic and World Championships results.
  2. International Skating Union — https://isu-skating.com/figure-skating/skaters/lia-pereira/
    Supports: Date of birth, hometown, start skating, club, coaches.
  3. International Skating Union — https://isu-skating.com/figure-skating/skaters/pairs/lia-pereira-trennt-michaud/
    Supports: Pair partnership and team-up year.
  4. University of Guelph News — https://news.uoguelph.ca/2026/02/gryphons-take-the-ice-at-the-2026-winter-olympic-games-in-italy/
    Supports: Born in Milton, singles background, partnership with Michaud, and age reference.
  5. Olympedia — https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/156138
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, and Olympic participation.
  6. Stars on Ice Canada — https://www.starsonice.ca/skaters/lia-pereira-trennt-michaud
    Supports: Pair team details and 2024 World Championships result.