Day 10 Olympic Guide: Anticipating More Canadian Gold Wins

As the Milano-Cortina Games progress, Canada is looking to capitalize on its momentum from Day 10. With Mikael Kingsbury’s win in the dual moguls, expectations are high for more Canadian athletes to secure gold medals. Key events feature strong Canadian contenders in short track speed skating, freestyle skiing, and figure skating.

Short Track Speed Skating

On Monday, the women’s 1,000m final will be a highlight, scheduled for 6:47 a.m. ET. Top Canadian athletes include:

• Courtney Sarault: Already has a silver from the mixed relay and a bronze from the women’s 500m. Sarault has excelled this season, winning three of four World Cup races in the 1,000m.
• Kim Boutin: An Olympic silver medalist in the 1,000m. She aims for her sixth career Olympic medal after recently winning a bronze in the mixed relay.
• Florence Brunelle: A competitor with less exposure but still in the mix.

Expect intense competition from Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands and Hanne Desmet of Belgium, both formidable opponents in this event.

Men’s 500m Highlights

Also, the men’s 500m first round is set for 5:17 a.m. ET. Canadian star Will Dandjinou, previously favored in the 1,000m and 1,500m, seeks redemption here. Steven Dubois, the reigning world champion in the 500m, adds to Canada’s hopes for medals.

Freestyle Skiing

This day marks the women’s big air final at 1:30 p.m. ET. Key athletes to watch include:

• Megan Oldham: Last seen winning bronze in slopestyle and surprised many by topping qualifying. She stands as a serious contender after earning a bronze in the big air at the 2023 world championships.
• Naomi Urness: Currently leads the World Cup big air standings and aims for her first Olympic medal.

Figure Skating

The pairs final will take place at 2 p.m. ET. Canadian duo Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud have made headlines after beating established competitors in Canadian championships. Their unexpected performance has placed them in the finals for Olympic medals.

• Lia Pereira: At just 21, she’s half the age of her seasoned competitors, showing immense potential.
• Trennt Michaud: Complementing Pereira in their quest for glory.

The competition is fierce, with significant contenders like Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara from Japan, who are currently behind Pereira and Michaud. Becker’s pair leads the event but only by a narrow margin, enhancing the drama of the final.

As Canada eyes potential gold wins on Day 10, the support for its athletes remains unwavering. The excitement builds as each event unfolds, promising thrilling moments at the Milano-Cortina Games.