Canada Ranks Fourth in Figure Skating Team Event After Gilles-Poirier Dance
At the Milano-Cortina Olympic Games, Canada ranks fourth in the figure skating team event following a strong performance by Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. Their rhythm dance routine to “Supermodel” by RuPaul scored 85.79 points, showcasing their skill early in the competition.
Current Standings in Team Figure Skating
As the competition unfolded, Trennt Michaud and Lia Pereira, who stepped in for Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps due to an injury, secured fourth place in the pairs short program. Meanwhile, Madeline Schizas finished sixth in the women’s singles, contributing to Canada’s overall score of 19 points.
Top Countries After Day One
- United States: 25 points
- Japan: 23 points
- Italy: 22 points
- Georgia: 20 points
- Canada: 19 points
- France: 17 points
Leading the standings after the rhythm dance were Madison Chock and Evan Bates from the United States, who are three-time world ice dance champions. They set a high bar, with Japan and Italy closely following.
Canada’s figure skating team is now positioned in fifth place. The men’s short program is scheduled for Saturday evening, with the top five countries advancing to the finals set for Sunday.
Highlights from Performances
- Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier: Scored 85.79 in rhythm dance
- Trennt Michaud and Lia Pereira: Scored 68.24 in pairs short program
- Madeline Schizas: Scored 64.97 in women’s singles
The competition continues to be fierce as each country vies for a medal in this prestigious event. Canadian skaters are showing resilience, especially after the sudden changes in the lineup due to injuries.
With determination and skill, Canada aims to improve its standings as the figure skating team event progresses. Fans and supporters are eager to see how the upcoming performances will unfold.
