Canada’s Day 3 Achievements at Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics

On February 9, 2026, Canada achieved significant success at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The nation’s athletes showcased incredible talent across various sports, contributing to an exciting Day 3 of competition.

Freestyle Skiing Success

Megan Oldham secured a bronze medal in women’s ski slopestyle. After recovering from a tumble during her second run, she delivered an impressive final run scoring 76.46 points. This performance held strong despite the efforts of Great Britain’s Kirsty Muir, the X Games champion. Naomi Urness, a first-time Olympian, placed seventh with a score of 64.73.

Long Track Speed Skating

In the women’s 1000m event, Béatrice Lamarche led the Canadian contingent with a fifth-place finish, clocking in at 1:14.73. This marked Canada’s best result in this event since the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Fellow competitors, Carolina Hiller-Donnelly and Rose Laliberté-Roy, also made their Olympic debuts, finishing 26th and 27th respectively.

Figure Skating Highlights

Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier positioned themselves third in the ice dance rhythm dance with a score of 86.18 points. They trail behind France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, and American duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates. In the same event, Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha ranked ninth, while Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac held the 15th spot.

Hockey Victories

Team Canada celebrated a 5-1 victory against Czechia, improving their record to 2-0 in the women’s hockey tournament. Julia Gosling led the scoring with two goals, while Kristin O’Neill, Sarah Fillier, and Laura Stacey each contributed one goal. The team now prepares for an important matchup against the United States.

Curling and Luge Updates

In mixed doubles curling, Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant concluded their round-robin play with a win over Switzerland, finishing with a record of 4-5. In the luge event, Trinity Ellis and Embyr-Lee Susko took to the track, finishing 15th and 17th respectively in women’s singles.

Ski Jumping Results

In ski jumping, Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes competed in the men’s individual normal hill event, finishing 45th with 110.8 points. He made his Olympic debut after a long hiatus from competing.

Canada’s Medal Count

• Gold: 0
• Silver: 0
• Bronze: 1

Day 3 at Milano Cortina 2026 showcased Canada’s resilience and determination. With more events ahead, hopes are high for further success as the Games continue.