Canada’s Gilles and Poirier Secure Tight Hold on Third Post-Rhythm Dance
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier from Canada have established a strong position in the individual ice dance competition at Milano Cortina 2026. After the short dance program, they currently occupy the third place, setting the stage for their quest for an Olympic medal.
Current Standings in Ice Dance Competition
After the short dance, the rankings are as follows:
- 1st Place: Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron (France) – 90.18 points
- 2nd Place: Maddison Chock and Evan Bates (USA)
- 3rd Place: Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier (Canada)
Other Canadian Teams Competing
Canada has three teams in the competition:
- Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier
- Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac
- Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha
All three teams scored well enough to qualify for the final free dance program, scheduled for Wednesday.
Individual Performances of Team Canada
Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac made their Olympic debut, performing to “You Need Love Like I Do” by SexBomb. They scored 74.35 points, placing them 15th overall.
Meanwhile, Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha scored a season-best of 79.66 points with their performance set to a medley of sports-themed music. They are currently ranked ninth.
Gilles and Poirier’s Olympic Journey
Gilles and Poirier, skating partners since 2011, scored 86.18 points for their routine to “Supermodel” by RuPaul. This score not only put them in contention for a medal but also improved their previous score from the team event.
Currently ranked fifth in the world, Gilles and Poirier have set their sights on achieving their first Olympic medal at this event.
Conclusion: Looking Ahead
As the final free dance approaches, anticipation builds for Gilles and Poirier and their Canadian teammates. With strong performances in the short dance, Team Canada aims to shine in the concluding rounds of the competition.
