Xavier McKeever (born August 14, 2003) is a Canadian cross-country skier. McKeever started skiing at a young age, as both of his parents were also cross-country skiers.
Career McKeever competed at the 2020 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Germany, and was part of the silver medal winning junior men's relay in the junior division. McKeever followed this up with three top ten placements at the 2022 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships. However McKeever skipped the 2024 edition of the World Juniors to compete at the Canmore stop of the Senior World Cup, which was held in his hometown. McKeever has competed at two Senior Nordic World Championships, in 2023 and 2025. In December 2025, McKeever won the sprint event of the Canadian trials. With the win, McKeever secured his spot on Canada's 2026 Olympic team. On December 19, 2025, McKeever was officially named to Canada's 2026 Olympic team.
Results World Championships Year Age 15 km individual Skiathlon 50 km mass start Sprint Relay Team sprint 2023 20 60 44 — 35 5 — 2025 22 — 45 — 51 5 —
Personal life McKeever's parents are Milaine Theriault and Robin McKeever, who both competed for Canada as Olympic cross-country skiers. Meanwhile, McKeever’s uncle, Brian McKeever, is Canada’s most decorated Winter Paralympian.
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External links
Xavier McKeever at Nordiq Canada
Xavier McKeever at Milano Cortina 2026