Latest Updates from the Milan Cortina Olympics – National Highlights
Day 2 of the Milan Cortina Olympics showcases intense competition, particularly for Canadian athletes aiming to enhance their medal tally. With a bronze in speed skating already earned, the anticipation builds for more achievements across various events.
Current Standings and Key Events
- Figure Skating Team Event: Canada remains in fifth place overall, accumulating 47 points. Madeline Schizas from Oakville, Ontario, scored 125.00 in her free program.
- Mixed Doubles Curling: Canada’s team, featuring Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, is struggling after five consecutive defeats, bringing their record to 3-5.
- Snowboarding: Juliette Pelchat from Whistler, British Columbia, is competing in the big air qualifying round but currently sits in 13th place.
Curling Challenges for Canada
Canada’s mixed doubles curling team seeks redemption after a tough 9-5 loss to South Korea. They will go up against Switzerland in their round-robin finale on Monday, needing victories to have a chance at the semifinals.
Olympic Performances
In the men’s 5,000 meters speed skating event, Ted-Jan Bloemen from Calgary finished in 13th place. The gold medal was claimed by Norway’s Sander Eitrem, who set an Olympic record at 6:03.95.
Downhill Skiing Results
Valérie Grenier initially completed the women’s downhill event in 1 minute 38.42 but was later disqualified. Cassidy Gray managed to secure 26th place with a time of 1 minute 41.99.
Additional Highlights
- Men’s Hockey Team: Sidney Crosby has been appointed captain, leading a formidable squad into practice ahead of their first game on February 12 against Czechia.
- Snowboarding Quarterfinals: Arnaud Gaudet narrowly missed advancing by three-hundredths of a second in the parallel giant slalom.
As Day 2 unfolds at the Milan Cortina Olympics, Canadian athletes continue to pursue competitive excellence. Fans can anticipate thrilling performances as the Games progress.
