Canadian Athletes Aim for Gold in 2026 Olympic Slopestyle and Speed Skating
Day 3 of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics has already seen dramatic developments for athletes. Among the most distressing moments was American ski racer Lindsey Vonn’s crash during the downhill event, which resulted in a broken leg. While Vonn was airlifted to safety, Canadian competitors faced challenges of their own.
Canadian Athletes Aim for Gold in 2026 Olympic Slopestyle and Speed Skating
Despite high hopes, several Canadian athletes struggled on Day 2. In mixed doubles curling, the pair of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant was eliminated from medal contention. Veteran speed skater Ted-Jan Bloemen finished 13th in the men’s 5,000-meter final, and Canada’s figure skating team slipped to a fifth-place finish, falling short of the podium.
Canada’s current medal tally includes only one bronze, achieved by Valérie Maltais in the long-track speed skating event.
Upcoming Events for Canadian Competitors
Looking ahead, Canadian athletes are poised to compete in various events today. The schedule includes:
- Alpine Skiing: Men’s team combined downhill at 4:30 a.m. ET; slalom starts at 8 a.m. ET.
- Freestyle Skiing: Megan Oldham and Naomi Urness in women’s slopestyle final at 6:30 a.m. ET.
- Speed Skating: Béatrice Lamarche competes in women’s 1,000 meters at 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Luge: Women’s singles at 11 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. ET.
- Ski Jumping: Men’s normal hill finals at 1 p.m. and 2:12 p.m. ET.
- Figure Skating: Ice dance begins at 1:20 p.m. ET.
- Snowboarding: Women’s big air finals at 1:30 p.m., 1:53 p.m., and 2:17 p.m. ET.
- Curling: Mixed doubles round-robin matches continue, though Canada is out of contention.
- Hockey: Canada’s women’s team plays Czechia at 3:10 p.m. ET.
Fans can follow the competitions through the CBC Gem app or website for live coverage and updates. With numerous events on the horizon, Canadian athletes remain determined to chase their Olympic dreams amidst the unfolding challenges.
