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Day 14 of the Milano-Cortina Winter Games brings significant moments for Canada.
Canada’s focus will be on various events today, including the men’s hockey team facing off against Finland in the semifinals, Rachel Homan competing in the women’s curling semifinal, and Marielle Thompson aiming for her third Olympic medal in ski cross. Additionally, Canada has promising prospects in short-track speed skating, with Courtney Sarault and Steven Dubois looking to match Canadian medal records.
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Key Canadian Athletes to Watch on Friday
In chronological order:
Freestyle skiing: Marielle Thompson in the women’s ski cross (final at 7:10 a.m. ET)
Renowned as Canada’s top ski cross racer, Thompson has a remarkable track record with an Olympic gold in 2014 and a silver in 2022. Despite a recent injury setback, she has shown resilience, securing podium finishes in World Cup events. Thompson, along with other Canadian skiers, will be competing in a challenging field led by Sweden’s Sandra Naeslund.
The competition schedule includes a time trial for seeding at 4 a.m. ET, followed by elimination races and the final at 7:10 a.m. ET.
Women’s curling: Canada vs. Sweden in the semifinals at 8:05 a.m. ET
Rachel Homan, the accomplished Canadian skip, is determined to clinch her first Olympic medal after facing setbacks in previous Games. With a recent victory securing a spot in the semifinals, Homan and her team are ready to take on Sweden in a highly anticipated match.
Other exciting events on Friday include speed skating, where Ivanie Blondin competes in the women’s 1,500m, and the men’s hockey semifinal between Canada and Finland.
Stay tuned for Brendan Mackay’s performance in the men’s halfpipe final at 1:30 p.m. ET, as well as Canada’s participation in the short-track speed skating relay and Courtney Sarault’s quest for a fifth medal in the women’s 1,500m.