Canada Eyes First Gold: 5 Must-Watch Olympic Events Tuesday

As Canada prepares for a thrilling Olympic day, several events promise excitement and potential gold medal glory. Here are the five must-watch Olympic events on Tuesday that will feature Canadian athletes and their fierce international competitors.

1. Short Track Speed Skating: Mixed Relay Finals

The mixed relay final takes place at 5:59 AM. Canadian speed skater William Dandjinou, 24, aims to secure a medal in this event. Dandjinou is also set to compete in four additional speed skating events, showcasing the depth of talent on the Canadian team.

2. Freestyle Skiing: Moguls Qualifications

The qualifications for men’s moguls kick off at 5:15 AM. This event marks the appearance of legendary skier Mikaël Kingsbury, who is anticipated to retire after this Olympic season. Kingsbury, the chosen flag bearer for Canada, is expected to breeze through the qualifications. Fellow Canadians Julien Viel and Elliot Vaillancourt will also compete in the men’s qualifiers. The women’s moguls qualifications follow at 8:15 AM, where Canadian athletes Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert and Ashley Koehler will be in the spotlight.

3. Cross-Country Skiing: Sprint Finals

Cross-country enthusiasts should tune in at 7:38 AM for the sprint finals. Antoine Cyr, 27, is seen as a promising contender despite not being a favorite. He has publicly stated his goal for a podium finish, though he has yet to secure a top-three placement in this discipline. Notably, he finished fourth at the World Cup in Drammen in 2024. However, formidable foe Johannes Klaebo from Norway is expected to be the athlete to beat.

4. Figure Skating: Men’s Short Program

At 12:30 PM, attention will shift to figure skating, where 21-year-old Ilia Malinin will begin his quest for gold in the men’s short program. Malinin, a two-time world champion, has not placed lower than first in competitions since 2023. His unique ability to perform a backflip on ice—recently reintroduced as a permissible jump—sets him apart from his competitors.

5. Women’s Ice Hockey: Canada vs. USA

This anticipated game kicks off at 2:10 PM. The longstanding rivalry between Canada and the USA is expected to unfold in an exciting preliminary match, possibly leading to a gold medal showdown. Although Canada has dominated the Olympics, winning five of the last six tournaments, the USA enters as the favorite after outscoring the Canadians 24 to 7 in their recent rivalry series.

These five events represent a significant opportunity for Canadian athletes to showcase their skills and potentially win their first gold medal at this Olympic Games. Be sure to tune in to support your favorite athletes as they chase Olympic glory!