Canada’s Olympic Day 7: Near Misses, Memorable Moments, and Promising Futures
While Team Canada didn’t add to its medal count on Day 7, it was a day filled with excitement, emotion, and promise. Here’s what you need to know from Milano Cortina 2026.
Figure Skating
Stephen Gogolev’s Impressive Run
Stephen Gogolev’s near flawless free skate pushed him from 10th to 5th place in the men’s singles, just 1.12 points away from the podium. This is Canada’s best Olympic result in men’s singles since Patrick Chan’s silver medal at Sochi 2014. “I’m happy with my performance, it’s just that one mistake on the triple Axel,” said Gogolev.
Skit to Snow
After topping the short program, two-time reigning world champion Ilia Malinin of the United States dropped to 8th overall.
Hockey
Canadians Secure Top Spot
The men’s hockey team secured top spot in Group A with a 5-1 win over Switzerland, powered by multi-point games from Macklin Celebrini, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid. Goaltender Logan Thompson made 24 saves in his first Olympic start.
Speed Skating – Long Track
Ted-Jan Bloemen’s Emotional Farewell
Ted-Jan Bloemen brought his illustrious speed skating career to an end with a ninth-place finish in the men’s 10,000m, raced before his wife and children. “This was my final race. I have a lot of emotions right now. It feels good,” Bloemen said.
Cross-Country Skiing
Canadian Skier Shines Again
Tom Stephen, aged just 21, finished ninth in the men’s 10km free, surpassing his personal best and cracking the top 20 for the first time in an individual World Cup event. Teammates Rémi Drolet and Max Hollmann also impressed with 19th and 23rd place finishes.
Curling
Jacobs and Homan Split Wins
Team Jacobs stayed unbeaten with two wins, while Team Homan suffered their first loss to the USA.
Rachel Homan remains confident despite the U.S. ending the Canadian women’s Olympic curling win streak.
Snowboard
Audrey McManiman’s Run Ends
Audrey McManiman was eliminated in the 1/8 finals of women’s snowboard cross, ranking 17th overall.
Biathlon
Canadians Qualify for Pursuit
Adam Runnalls, Zachary Connelly, and Logan Pletz qualified for the men’s 12.5km pursuit after placing 31st, 48th, and 55th respectively in the 10km sprint.
Skeleton
Strong Start for Canadian Women
After the first two runs, Jane Channell is in 15th place with a total time of 1:56.22, while Hallie Clarke sits 20th with 1:56.73.
FAQs
- Who led Canada in hockey on Day 7?
- Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Macklin Celebrini led Canada to a 5-1 win over Switzerland with multi-point games.
- What was Stephen Gogolev’s final ranking in figure skating?
- Gogolev finished 5th overall in the men’s singles, just 1.12 points away from the podium.
- When will Canada’s biathletes compete next?
- Adam Runnalls, Zachary Connelly, and Logan Pletz will compete in the men’s 12.5km pursuit on Sunday.
Did You Know?
Ted-Jan Bloemen’s Olympic career spans three Games, from 2010 to 2026, making him a beloved veteran among Canadian fans.
Pro Tip
Follow Team Canada’s progress throughout the Games with the official Team Canada app, or on Twitter and Instagram @TeamCanada.
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