As the Olympics in Milan-Cortina continue, several key events are set to capture the attention of fans on Friday. A range of competitions featuring athletes from Canada and other nations highlight the day’s schedule.
Key Events to Watch at the Olympics Friday
Figure Skating
The spotlight will be on Canadian skater Stephen Gogolev as he competes in the men’s free program. Gogolev, a Toronto native, aims to improve on his short program score of 87.41 points, which placed him 10th. His personal best of 92.99 points previously helped Canada reach the team event finals.
Men’s Hockey
- Canada vs. Switzerland: Scheduled at 15:10, Canada looks to maintain its winning streak. The team previously secured a 5-0 victory against the Czech Republic.
- Finland vs. Sweden: Another crucial match for Finland, which seeks to recover from a 4-1 defeat against Slovakia.
- Slovakia vs. Italy: Meanwhile, Slovakia faces the host nation, Italy.
Men’s Curling
The Canadian men’s curling team will compete against the United States at 3:05 AM. Continuing their preliminary round, they are currently undefeated.
Snowboard Cross
Audrey McManiman will represent Canada in the women’s snowboard cross event, facing off against 28 other competitors.
Cross-Country Skiing
Three Canadian skiers—Max Hollmann, Rémi Drolet, and Thomas Stephen—will participate in the 10km freestyle event at 5:45 AM, alongside a total of 113 competitors.
Biathlon
The biathlon sprint event at 8:00 AM will see Canadian athletes Zachary Connelly, Adam Runnalls, Jasper Fleming, and Logan Pletz hoping to reach the podium among 90 participants.
Women’s Curling
At 8:10 AM, the Canadian women’s curling team, led by Rachel Homan, will face the United States for the second time, following their 10-4 victory against Denmark.
Speed Skating
Canadian athlete Ted-Jan Bloemen will compete in the men’s 10,000m marathon at 10:00 AM.
Skeleton
Hallie Clarke, a promising 21-year-old athlete, will compete in the women’s skeleton event alongside Jane Channell. Clarke is notable for being the first to hold both senior and junior world champion titles in this sport.
These competitive events can be watched live on El-Balad, providing fans with an exciting glimpse into the Olympic spirit and fervor.
