Canada’s Team Shines on Day 4 of Milano Cortina 2026
On February 10, 2026, Team Canada made impressive strides during Day 4 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The Canadian team secured a silver medal in short track speed skating and showcased strong performances in various disciplines, including figure skating and freestyle skiing.
Team Canada Shines in Short Track Speed Skating
Canada’s short track speed skating team earned its first medal of the Games, achieving silver in the mixed relay. This marks the country’s first Olympic medal in this event, introduced during the Beijing 2022 Olympics. Kim Boutin further cemented her legacy by winning her fifth Olympic medal, making her the most decorated female short track speed skater in Canada.
The relay team included Courtney Sarault, William Dandjinou, and Félix Roussel, with earlier contributions from Florence Brunelle and Steven Dubois, who skated in preliminary heats.
Women’s 500m Heats
- Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, and Florence Brunelle successfully advanced to the quarterfinals scheduled for Thursday.
- William Dandjinou and Félix Roussel also secured their spots in the men’s 1000m quarterfinals, both winning their heats.
- Unfortunately, Steven Dubois was eliminated due to a collision.
Figure Skating Highlights
In figure skating, Stephen Gogolev ended the men’s short program in 10th place, accumulating a score of 87.41. This achievement qualifies him for the second last flight of the men’s free skate set for Friday.
Freestyle Skiing Advancements
Four Canadians have secured spots in the finals of the men’s and women’s moguls events. Notable placements in the men’s qualifications included:
- Julien Viel with a score of 79.56, finished second.
- Mikaël Kingsbury, scoring 79.11, came in third.
Ikuma Horishima of Japan topped the round with a score of 85.42. The top ten skiers qualified for the finals, while the rest will compete in another qualification round.
Women’s Moguls Qualifications
- Maïa Schwinghammer led with a sixth-place finish, scoring 74.90.
- Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert followed closely in eighth with 74.13.
Ashley Koehler and Jessica Linton, with placements of 13th and 15th respectively, will strive to earn their finals berths in the upcoming qualifications.
Women’s Hockey Rivalry
In women’s hockey, Team Canada faced the United States, continuing their fierce rivalry. The U.S. triumphed with a 5-0 victory, improving their record to 4-0 in the preliminary stage. Canada will conclude their group stage against Finland on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Other Events and Results
Alpine Skiing
In the inaugural women’s team combined event, Valérie Grenier and Laurence St-Germain placed 13th, recording a total time of 2:24.05.
Luge
Embyr-Lee Susko emerged as the top Canadian in the women’s singles luge event, finishing 15th with a combined time of 3:33.802. Despite early setbacks, she performed well in her final two runs.
Cross-Country Skiing
Team Canada’s participants in the women’s classic sprints showed notable efforts but faced tough competition. Jasmine Drolet placed 43rd, Alison Mackie 44th, Sonjaa Schmidt 45th, and Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt 51st in a field of 89.
Men’s Classic Sprints Results
- Antoine Cyr finished in 39th place.
- Xavier McKeever placed 41st.
- Tom Stephen was 47th and Rémi Drolet 56th in a field of 95.
Biathlon Competitors
In the men’s 20km individual biathlon, four Canadians competed. Adam Runnalls placed 64th, followed by Zachary Connelly in 66th, Logan Pletz in 77th, and Jasper Fleming in 86th place.
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics progress, Team Canada continues to demonstrate talent and resilience across various sporting events.
