Team Canada’s Achievements on Day 4 at Milano Cortina 2026
On Day 4 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Team Canada celebrated a remarkable silver medal achievement while showcasing strong performances across various disciplines. The day was marked by impressive qualifications and competitive runs by Canadian athletes.
Team Canada’s Silver Medal in Short Track Speed Skating
The highlight of the day was Team Canada’s first Olympic medal in mixed relay short track speed skating. The team, composed of Kim Boutin, Courtney Sarault, William Dandjinou, and Félix Roussel, captured the silver medal. This win marked a significant milestone for Boutin, who now boasts five Olympic medals, making her the most decorated female short track speed skater in Canadian history.
Earlier in the day, in the women’s 500m heats, Sarault, Boutin, and Florence Brunelle advanced to the quarterfinals, scheduled for Thursday. In the men’s 1000m, Dandjinou and Roussel both won their heats, securing spots in the upcoming quarterfinals. Unfortunately, Steven Dubois faced a setback due to a collision that eliminated him from the event.
Figure Skating Performances
In figure skating, Stephen Gogolev achieved a commendable 10th place finish in the men’s short program with a score of 87.41. His performance qualifies him for the second last flight in the men’s free skate scheduled for Friday.
Moguls Qualification Highlights
The freestyle skiing events saw four Canadians advance directly to the moguls finals. In the men’s qualification round, Julien Viel and Mikaël Kingsbury secured second and third places, respectively, trailing Japan’s Ikuma Horishima. The top ten competitors now move on to the finals, while Elliot Vaillancourt, who finished 16th, will have a chance in a subsequent qualification round.
For the women’s qualification, Maïa Schwinghammer led with a sixth-place finish, followed by Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert in eighth. Ashley Koehler and Jessica Linton will need to navigate another qualification round to secure their spots in Wednesday’s finals.
Hockey Rivalry Renewed
In women’s hockey, Team Canada faced a tough challenge against the United States, falling 5-0. The Americans improved their record to 4-0 in the preliminary round. Canada will aim to rebound in their final group stage game against Finland on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Alpine Skiing and Luge Updates
In alpine skiing, the Canadian team consisting of Valérie Grenier and Laurence St-Germain finished 13th in the women’s team combined event. Grenier placed 19th in downhill, while St-Germain had the seventh-fastest time in slalom.
In luge, Embyr-Lee Susko was the top Canadian competitor, placing 15th in the women’s singles event with a combined time of 3:33.802 over four runs. Susko displayed perseverance, improving her position after a consistent performance on the final day.
Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon Results
At the Tesero Cross-Country Stadium, Canadian athletes competed in the classic sprints. In the women’s event, Jasmine Drolet placed 43rd, while Alison Mackie, Sonjaa Schmidt, and Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt finished 44th, 45th, and 51st, respectively. In the men’s category, Antoine Cyr ranked 39th, followed by Xavier McKeever in 41st, Tom Stephen in 47th, and Rémi Drolet in 56th.
In the biathlon, Adam Runnalls led the Canadian team, finishing 64th in the men’s 20km individual event. Zachary Connelly, Logan Pletz, and Jasper Fleming followed, placing 66th, 77th, and 86th, respectively.
Overall, Day 4 at Milano Cortina 2026 showcased Team Canada’s resilience and dedication across multiple sports, promising an exciting continuation of the Games.
