Team Canada at Milano Cortina 2026: Day 3 Recap
Milano Cortina 2026 witnessed a day of compelling performances from Team Canada, highlighted by a bronze medal in ski slopestyle and strong showings across multiple disciplines on February 9, 2026. From the slopes to the ice, Canadian athletes demonstrated resilience and skill, setting the stage for continued competition.
Freestyle Skiing: Oldham Secures Bronze
Megan Oldham delivered a clutch performance in the women’s ski slopestyle final, securing a bronze medal with a score of 76.46 points. This victory came after a challenging second run that included a crash, demonstrating Oldham’s ability to rebound under pressure. She edged out Great Britain’s Kirsty Muir, the current X Games champion, for the podium finish.
Naomi Urness also made her Olympic debut in the event, finishing seventh with a score of 64.73 in her third run.
Long Track Speed Skating: Lamarche Achieves Best Canadian Result in Over a Decade
Béatrice Lamarche led the Canadian contingent in the women’s 1000m long track speed skating event, finishing fifth with a time of 1:14.73. This result marks Canada’s best Olympic performance in the event since Vancouver 2010. Carolina Hiller-Donnelly finished 26th in 1:17.156, and Rose Laliberté-Roy placed 27th with a time of 1:17.50, both making their Olympic debuts.
Figure Skating: Gilles and Poirier in Contention
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are currently in third place after the rhythm dance, earning a score of 86.18 points. They trail France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron (90.18) and Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates (89.72). Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha are ninth with 79.66 points, while Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac sit in 15th place with 74.35 points.
Hockey: Canadian Women Dominate Czechia
The Canadian women’s hockey team continued their strong start to the Milano Cortina 2026 tournament with a 5-1 victory over Czechia. Julia Gosling scored twice, with Kristin O’Neill, Sarah Fillier, and Laura Stacey adding single goals. Canada’s next challenge is a highly anticipated matchup against the United States on Tuesday at 2:10 p.m. ET.
Curling: Peterman and Gallant Conclude Mixed Doubles Competition
Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant concluded their mixed doubles curling competition with a win over Switzerland, 8-4, finishing with a 4-5 record. Despite the victory, they had already been eliminated from playoff contention the previous day.
Luge: First Runs for Canadian Women
Trinity Ellis and Embyr-Lee Susko made their Olympic debuts in the women’s singles luge event. Ellis currently sits in 15th place with a time of 1:46.861, while Susko is in 17th place with a time of 1:47.418 after the first two runs.
Ski Jumping: Boyd-Clowes Competes
Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes finished 45th in the men’s individual normal hill ski jumping event, earning 110.8 points in the first round. He did not advance to the final round, which was limited to the top 30 competitors. Boyd-Clowes qualified for the Games after a return to competition following a two-year hiatus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medal did Megan Oldham win?
Megan Oldham won a bronze medal in women’s ski slopestyle.
What was Canada’s best result in women’s 1000m long track speed skating since Vancouver 2010?
Béatrice Lamarche’s fifth-place finish was Canada’s best result in the event since Vancouver 2010.
Who are the top three teams after the rhythm dance in figure skating?
France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron are in first place, followed by Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and then Team Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier.
As Team Canada continues to compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, what impact will these early performances have on the team’s overall momentum and medal aspirations?