Olympic Viewing Guide: Must-See Events on Final Full Day

As the Winter Olympics approached the final full day of competition, anticipation grew for several key events, particularly involving Canadian athletes. Scheduled events on Day 15 promised numerous medal opportunities, with highlights in curling and skiing.

Final Day Medal Opportunities for Canada

Freestyle Skiing: Mixed Team Aerials

At 4:45 a.m. ET, Canada competed in the aerials mixed team final. The team, featuring Marion Thénault, Miha Fontaine, and Lewis Irving, previously earned a bronze in 2022. In the last Winter Olympics, Thénault and Irving secured seventh place in their individual events, while Fontaine placed 15th. The competition would see the top four teams from the initial round move on to the medal runs, which began at 5:45 a.m. ET.

Men’s Ski Cross Final

Reece Howden’s event followed at 7:15 a.m. ET. The Chilliwack, B.C. native dominated the World Cup circuit last season, boasting seven victories, including a Crystal Globe championship. Currently a force again this season, he garnered four event wins, alongside a silver and bronze medal. Howden aims for a major podium finish after being eliminated in the quarterfinals at the last Olympics.

Curling: Women’s Bronze Medal Match

Canada faced the United States for bronze in women’s curling at 8:05 a.m. ET. After a shaky start in the playoffs with a 1-3 record, skip Rachel Homan’s team rallied with five consecutive wins. Their shot at gold ended with a semifinal loss to Sweden. Homan aims to secure a medal against U.S. skip Tabitha Peterson, who previously defeated Canada in the round robin.

Speed Skating: Women’s Mass Start

The women’s mass start final commenced at 11:15 a.m. ET, with Valérie Maltais representing Canada after a surprising bronze in the 1,500-meter race. Alongside her was Ivanie Blondin, a two-time world champion in this event. The mass start is known for its chaotic nature, featuring multiple skaters racing simultaneously.

Curling: Men’s Gold Medal Match

At 1:05 p.m. ET, Canada’s men faced off against Great Britain for gold in curling. Skip Brad Jacobs aimed to clinch a historic title, supported by teammates with past Olympic success. Great Britain’s team, under Bruce Mouat, aimed for redemption after their silver finish in 2022.

Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Halfpipe Final

The women’s halfpipe final kicked off at 1:30 p.m. ET. Canadian athletes Amy Fraser and Rachael Karker both competed but faced tough competition from noted rivals Eileen Gu and Zoe Atkin.

Additional Events to Watch

• Men’s Hockey: Finland and Slovakia faced off for bronze at 2:40 p.m. ET.
• Cross-Country Skiing: The men’s 50km mass start race began at 5 a.m. ET, with Norwegian star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo seeking another gold medal.

This final day at the Winter Olympics heralded the culmination of fierce competition, with teams and individuals vying for the ultimate honors against formidable opponents. Fans eagerly tuned in to witness the gripping events unfold.