Day 3 at Milano Cortina 2026: A Bronze-Winning Performance by Team Canada!
A Day of Redemption and Olympic Glory
February 9th, 2026, marked a memorable day for Team Canada at the Milano Cortina Olympics. Let's dive into the thrilling performances and achievements of Canadian athletes across various sports on this exciting third day of competition.
Freestyle Skiing: Megan Oldham's Bronze Redemption
In women's ski slopestyle, Megan Oldham delivered a clutch performance, securing a well-deserved bronze medal. After a challenging second run, Oldham's dynamic third run down the course earned her 76.46 points, a score that held strong despite a late challenge from Great Britain's Kirsty Muir, the reigning X Games champion. This medal is a testament to Oldham's resilience and determination.
Long Track Speed Skating: Béatrice Lamarche's Impressive Fifth Place
Béatrice Lamarche represented Canada proudly in the women's 1000m event, finishing an impressive fifth with a time of 1:14.73. This is Canada's best Olympic result in this event since the Vancouver 2010 Games. Skating in the penultimate pairing, Lamarche briefly held third place, showcasing her skill and speed.
Figure Skating: Canadian Ice Dance Teams Shine
In the rhythm dance segment of the ice dance competition, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier showcased their talent, earning a score of 86.18 points and placing them in third position. They trail France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, as well as Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates. Meanwhile, Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha are in ninth with 79.66 points, and Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac are in 15th with 74.35 points. All Canadian ice dance teams advanced to the final, a remarkable achievement!
Hockey: Team Canada Dominates, Eyes Rivalry
Team Canada's women's hockey team continued their strong performance, improving their record to 2-0 with a convincing 5-1 win over Czechia. Julia Gosling scored twice for Canada, with additional goals from Kristin O'Neill, Sarah Fillier, and Laura Stacey. The team now sets its sights on their highly anticipated matchup against the Americans on Tuesday at 2:10 p.m. ET.
Curling: Peterman and Gallant's Bittersweet Finish
In mixed doubles curling, Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant concluded their round-robin campaign with a win, defeating Switzerland 8-4. While their performance was near-perfect, they had already been eliminated from playoff contention the day before. They finished with a 4-5 record, securing fifth place overall.
Luge: Trinity Ellis and Embyr-Lee Susko Make Their Mark
The first Canadians took to the track at the Cortina Sliding Centre in the women's singles luge event. Trinity Ellis currently holds 15th place with a total time of 1:46.861, while first-time Olympian Embyr-Lee Susko is in 17th with a time of 1:47.418.
Ski Jumping: Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes' Return to Competition
Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes represented Canada in the men's individual normal hill ski jumping, finishing 45th with a score of 110.8 points in the first round. Boyd-Clowes' qualification for Milano Cortina 2026 is notable, as he only returned to competition this season after more than two years away.
And there you have it! Team Canada's Day 3 at Milano Cortina 2026 was filled with thrilling moments and impressive performances. But here's where it gets controversial: Do you think Team Canada has what it takes to bring home more medals in the coming days? And this is the part most people miss: What impact will these early performances have on the team's overall strategy and motivation? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
