Canada Pursues Medals on Day 4 of Milan Cortina Olympics
Day 4 of the Milan Cortina Olympics sees Canada striving to enhance its medal count after securing a bronze medal earlier this week. With competitive events ongoing, here are the latest highlights from the games.
Canada’s Medal Pursuits on Day 4
Short-Track Speedskating Success
- Canada has earned a silver medal in the mixed-team relay, clocking in at 2:39.258.
- The team consisted of William Dandjinou, Kim Boutin, Félix Roussel, and Courtney Sarault.
- They finished behind Italy but ahead of Belgium.
Dandjinou, competing in his first Olympics, previously won three gold medals and one silver in the 2025 World Championships. Meanwhile, Kim Boutin secured her fifth Olympic medal.
Advancing in Short-Track Speedskating
- Canada’s team qualified for the final in the mixed team relay event.
- They finished first in their semifinal group with a time of 2:39.607.
- This sets them up for a gold medal race against Italy, China, and Belgium.
Freestyle Skiing Highlights
Canadians Julien Viel and Mikaël Kingsbury both qualified for the finals in men’s moguls. Their scores were 79.56 and 79.11, respectively, with Japan’s Ikuma Horishima leading at 85.42.
Mikaël Kingsbury, a four-time Olympian, aims to solidify his legacy as the most decorated freestyle skier, marking his anticipated debut at these games.
Upcoming Challenges
This afternoon, the Canadian women’s hockey team will face the United States, a key match early in the tournament.
As competitions continue, Canada remains focused on capturing its first gold medal of the Olympics, relying on the strength and determination of its talented athletes.
