Gilles and Poirier Aim for Canada’s First Milano Cortina 2026 Skating Medal
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are poised for a momentous challenge at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. The duo enters the free dance segment of the figure skating competition in third place after the rhythm dance. They trail French representatives Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, along with American champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates.
Final Performance Expectations
This competition may mark the final appearance for Gilles and Poirier. The pair, both 34 years old and from Unionville, Ontario, are in their 15th competitive season. Milano Cortina 2026 is their third Olympic Games.
The Canadian team will showcase their talents in the final group of competitors, scheduled to perform third-last after 4 PM ET.
Other Highlights from the Games
- Skiing Results: In women’s freeski moguls, Maia Schwinghammer from Saskatoon reached the second final but finished fifth. Elizabeth Lemley and Jaelin Kauf claimed gold and silver for the United States. Perrine Laffont of France secured bronze with a score of 78, just 0.39 points ahead of Schwinghammer.
- Men’s Super-G: Toronto’s James (Jack) Crawford finished 16th in the event held in Bormio. Franjo von Allmen from Switzerland won his third gold medal at the Games, making him the third man in history to achieve this feat. Ryan Cochran-Siegle of the U.S. took silver, and Marco Odermatt from Switzerland finished third.
- Curling Updates: In men’s curling, Brad Jacobs’ team faced Germany in round-robin play.
In light of a recent mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, members of Canada’s Olympic team expressed condolences to those affected back home. Doug Armstrong, the men’s hockey general manager, emphasized the importance of real-life events overriding competition. Coach Jon Cooper, hailing from nearby Prince George, B.C., echoed similar sentiments, reflecting on the tragedy’s closeness to home.
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