Canada Secures Bronze in Ski Slopestyle as Milano Cortina 2026 Games Heat Up
Canada’s medal count at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games continues to grow, fueled by a resilient performance from freestyle skier Megan Oldham and strong showings across multiple disciplines on February 9th. From the slopes to the ice, Canadian athletes demonstrated determination and skill, setting the stage for a thrilling remainder of the Games.
Oldham Claims Redemption with Bronze in Ski Slopestyle
Megan Oldham delivered a stunning final run to secure a bronze medal in the women’s ski slopestyle event, overcoming a challenging earlier fall. After crashing on the final jump of her second run, Oldham showcased remarkable composure, scoring 76.46 points on her third attempt. This score proved sufficient to claim the bronze, narrowly ahead of Great Britain’s Kirsty Muir, the reigning X Games champion, who mounted a late challenge. “It was a really tough competition, and I’m just so happy to have landed that final run,” a senior official stated.
Fellow Canadian Naomi Urness also made a strong debut, finishing seventh with a score of 64.73 in her third run.
Speed Skating Sees Promising Results
In long track speed skating, Béatrice Lamarche achieved Canada’s best Olympic result in the women’s 1000m since Vancouver 2010, finishing fifth with a time of 1:14.73. Despite briefly holding a podium position, she was ultimately overtaken by the final two skaters. The Canadian team also saw Olympic debuts from Carolina Hiller-Donnelly (26th, 1:17.156) and Rose Laliberté-Roy (27th, 1:17.50).
Figure Skating Duo in Contention for Medal
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are currently in third place after the rhythm dance, earning a score of 86.18 points. They trail France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron (90.18) and Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates (89.72). Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha are ninth with 79.66 points, while Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac sit in 15th place with 74.35 points.
Hockey Team Remains Undefeated
The Canadian women’s hockey team continued their dominant run at the Milano Cortina 2026 tournament, securing a 5-1 victory over Czechia, improving to a 2-0 record. Julia Gosling led the scoring with two goals, supported by singles from Kristin O’Neill, Sarah Fillier, and Laura Stacey. Canada will face a formidable challenge on Tuesday against their long-time rivals, the United States, at 2:10 p.m. ET.
Curling, Luge, and Ski Jumping Updates
Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant concluded their mixed doubles curling competition with a victory over Switzerland (8-4), finishing with a 4-5 record and in fifth place overall, despite being eliminated from playoff contention the previous day.
The women’s singles luge competition began with the first two runs at the Cortina Sliding Centre. Trinity Ellis is currently in 15th place (1:46.861), while Olympic debutante Embyr-Lee Susko is 17th (1:47.418).
In men’s individual normal hill ski jumping, Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes finished 45th with 110.8 points, falling short of qualifying for the final round, which is limited to the top 30 competitors. Boyd-Clowes’ participation is particularly noteworthy, as he recently returned to competition after a hiatus of over two years.
The Canadian team’s performance on February 9th demonstrates a breadth of talent and a commitment to excellence, promising an exciting remainder of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
