Top 5 Highlights to Watch at Milan Cortina Games, Feb. 10
As the Milan Cortina Olympics approach, exciting events are set to unfold on February 10. Here are the top five highlights to watch during the Games.
1. Renewed Rivalry in Women’s Hockey
The highly anticipated matchup features defending champions Canada facing off against the United States in women’s hockey. This clash marks their first encounter since Canada won the gold medal at the Beijing Games. In the 2018 Olympics, the U.S. topped Canada in the standings.
2. Speedskating Medal Contention
Canada’s short-track speedskating team aims for gold in the mixed team relay. Led by breakout star William Dandjinou, they will compete against teams from China, Belgium, and Kazakhstan. The top two teams from each of the three quarterfinal races, along with the two fastest third-place teams, will advance to the semifinals.
Individual Heats
- William Dandjinou, Steven Dubois, and Felix Roussel will compete in the men’s 1000-meter heats.
- Kim Boutin, Courtney Sarault, and Florence Brunelle will race in the women’s 500-meter heats.
3. Mikaël Kingsbury’s Freestyle Ski Debut
Four-time Olympian Mikaël Kingsbury is set to make his first appearance at the Milan Cortina Games. He will compete in the moguls for the freestyle ski team in Livigno. Kingsbury is a medal contender, having previously won medals in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
4. Figure Skating Showdown
In the men’s short program, Canadian figure skater Stephen Gogolev will represent his country after scoring an impressive 92.99 points in the team event. Competing to “Piano Concerto No. 2” by Sergei Rachmaninov, Gogolev helped Canada reach the final, ultimately finishing fifth.
Gold Contenders
The individual gold battle is anticipated to be between two-time reigning champion Ilia Malinin from the U.S. and Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama, a three-time world silver medalist who previously scored an impressive 108.67 points.
5. Mixed Doubles Curling Final
In mixed doubles curling, Sweden will compete against the United States for the gold medal. Sweden advanced after a significant upset over Britain, which entered the semifinals with an 8-1 record. The U.S. secured their spot by edging out defending champion Italy in a dramatic 9-8 finish.
Canada’s Performance
Canada’s duo of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant concluded their Olympic run with an 8-4 victory over Switzerland, finishing with a disappointing 4-5 record.
Keep an eye on these thrilling events as the Milan Cortina Olympics bring unforgettable moments on February 10. For the latest updates, visit Filmogaz.com.
