Canada Secures 4th in Figure Skating Team Event After Gilles-Poirier Dance
At the Milano-Cortina Olympic Games, Canada has managed to secure fourth place in the figure skating team event thanks to a strong performance by Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. The duo scored 85.79 points in their rhythm dance, which was held shortly before the official opening ceremony.
Performance Overview
The Canadian team is currently in competition with several strong nations. Following the rhythm dance, the standing is as follows:
- United States: 25 points
- Japan: 23 points
- Italy: 22 points
- Canada: 19 points
- Georgia: 20 points
- France: 17 points
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier Lead the Charge
Gilles and Poirier opened the event strongly, helping Canada achieve a score that placed them in a competitive standing. Their performance featured a lively rhythm to “Supermodel” by RuPaul.
Other Canadian Competitors
Adding to Canada’s total, Trennt Michaud and Lia Pereira skated in the pairs short program. They achieved a commendable score of 68.24 points, securing fourth place in their category. This performance was crucial as they stepped in for former world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps, who were unavailable due to an injury.
Overall Team Standing
Madeline Schizas also contributed to the team with her performance in the women’s singles. She recorded a score of 64.97 points, placing her sixth in the standings. As it stands, Canada is in fifth place overall.
Next Steps in the Competition
The figure skating team event will continue with the men’s short program scheduled for Saturday evening. The top five countries after the short programs will advance to the final of this 10-team event, concluding on Sunday.
Canada’s figure skating team has shown potential, and fans are hopeful for a strong finish in the upcoming events.
