On Day 5 of the Winter Olympics, Canada aims for its first figure skating medal since 2018. Major events like men’s hockey and men’s curling also kick off, promising an exciting day for sports fans.
Key Events for Canada on Day 5
Alpine Skiing
- Event: Men’s Super-G
- Time: 5:30 a.m. ET
- Athletes: Jack Crawford, Cam Alexander
Crawford returns after a strong showing, having won gold in the super-G at the 2023 World Championships. Alexander and Crawford previously ranked ninth and 14th in the downhill, which was their best opportunity for a podium finish.
Freestyle Skiing
- Event: Women’s Moguls Final
- Time: 8:15 a.m. ET
- Athletes: Maïa Schwinghammer, Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert
Schwinghammer, hailing from Saskatoon, qualified sixth in the previous round. Desmarais-Gilbert secured eighth, both aiming for the podium. The qualification round for other Canadian skiers occurs at 5 a.m. ET.
Speed Skating
- Event: Men’s 1,000m
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- Athlete: Laurent Dubreuil
Dubreuil aims for a medal in what may be his final Games, having missed podiums at world championships in recent years. The competition is tough, especially against rising star Jordan Stolz from the U.S.
Figure Skating
- Event: Ice Dance Free Skate
- Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
- Athletes: Piper Gilles, Paul Poirier
The Canadian duo is poised for their first Olympic podium, currently sitting third after the opening round. They must fend off competition from teams like the United States and Great Britain.
Other Key Events
Men’s Hockey
Hockey games begin with Slovakia facing Finland at 10:40 a.m. ET. Finland looks to defend their title while Slovakia features promising talent. Another match features Sweden against host Italy at 3:10 p.m. ET.
Men’s Curling
The men’s tournament starts at 1:05 p.m. ET, beginning with Canada versus Germany. Skip Brad Jacobs leads Canada’s quest for its first four-player Olympic gold since 2014.
Notable Stories from Day 5
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Olympic struggles continue with a disappointing finish in the women’s team combined event. Additionally, Sturla Holm Laegreid, a Norwegian biathlete, confessed about personal challenges during a post-race interview.
As the day unfolds, Canada’s athletes have strong medal opportunities, especially in figure skating and alpine skiing. Fans can look forward to an action-packed schedule filled with thrilling competitions.
