Canada’s Olympic Medal Push Continues: Curling, Ski Cross, and Speed Skating in Focus

Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – Canada is actively competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with several opportunities for medal success unfolding on Saturday, February 21st. The Canadian team is currently ranked 11th in the medal standings with 4 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze medals, totaling 17.

Key Events for Canadian Athletes on Saturday

Today features crucial competitions in freestyle skiing, curling, and speed skating, offering potential podium finishes for Canadian athletes.

Freestyle Skiing: Aerials Mixed Team Final

The freestyle skiing aerials mixed team final is scheduled for 4:45 a.m. ET. Canada’s team, comprised of Marion Thénault, Miha Fontaine, and Lewis Irving, secured a bronze medal in this event at the 2022 Olympics. The team will compete against seven other nations, with the top four advancing to a final round at 5:45 a.m. ET.

Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Ski Cross

Reece Howden is a strong contender in the men’s ski cross final, set for 7:15 a.m. ET. Howden has dominated the World Cup circuit, winning a record seven times last season and capturing his second Crystal Globe championship in three years. He has continued his success this season with four wins, a silver, and a bronze in nine starts, bringing his career World Cup wins to 22.

Though, a major Olympic or World Championship medal has eluded him thus far. He was eliminated in the quarterfinals at the 2022 Olympics. Kevin Drury and Jared Schmidt will also compete for Canada. Italy’s Simone Deromedis is expected to be Howden’s primary challenger.

The competition begins with a time trial at 4 a.m. ET, followed by elimination rounds leading to the final at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Curling: Women’s Bronze Medal Game

Rachel Homan’s Canadian women’s curling team will compete for the bronze medal against the United States at 8:05 a.m. ET. After a challenging start to the tournament, the team recovered to win five consecutive games before falling to Sweden in the semifinals. The Americans previously defeated Canada 9-8 in the round robin before losing to Switzerland in their semifinal match.

Speed Skating: Women’s Mass Start

Valérie Maltais, fresh off a bronze medal in the 1,500m, and Ivanie Blondin will compete in the women’s mass start final at 11:15 a.m. ET. Blondin is a two-time mass start world champion and the 2022 Olympic silver medallist. The semifinals begin at 9:50 a.m. ET.

Men’s Mass Start

The men’s mass start will also take place on Saturday, featuring American star Jordan Stolz, who has already secured Olympic records in the 500m and 1,000m. Canada’s Daniel Hall and Antoine Gélinas-Beaulieu will also compete.

Men’s Curling Gold Medal Game

Brad Jacobs and his team will face Great Britain in the men’s curling gold medal game at 1:05 p.m. ET. Jacobs aims to become the first Canadian skip to win an Olympic title in four-player curling since 2014.

Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Halfpipe Final

Amy Fraser and Rachael Karker will compete in the women’s halfpipe final at 1:30 p.m. ET. Cassie Sharpe, the 2018 Olympic champion and 2022 silver medallist, is unlikely to compete after a crash during qualifying.

Additional Events

Other events to watch include the men’s hockey bronze medal game between Finland and Slovakia at 2:40 p.m. ET, and the men’s 50km mass start classic in cross-country skiing at 5 a.m. ET.

FAQ

• When do the Winter Olympics complete? The 2026 Winter Olympics conclude on February 22nd.
• Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics being held? The games are being held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
• How many medals has Canada won so far? Canada has won 17 medals: 4 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze.

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