The Olympics in Milan-Cortina are set to showcase a series of exciting events this Saturday. From the women’s hockey team’s knockout game to thrilling speed skating performances, fans can anticipate a day packed with action.
Key Events to Watch This Saturday at the Olympics
Curling Competitions
- Women’s Curling: Canada, with a record of 1-1, faces Great Britain at 3:05 AM.
- Women’s Curling Match: At 1:05 PM, Rachel Homan’s team will compete against Switzerland.
Alpine Skiing Highlights
- Marco Odermatt: The Swiss skier, aiming for Olympic gold, competes at 4:00 AM. He holds an impressive record, with one silver and one bronze from previous events.
- Historical Context: Odermatt is the reigning champion in the men’s giant slalom, seeking to join Alberto Tomba as a two-time titleholder.
Women’s Freestyle Skiing
- Maia Schwinghammer: This 24-year-old Canadian pursues her Olympic debut in the women’s mogul skiing event at 4:57 AM.
- She will compete alongside fellow Canadians Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert, Jessica Linton, and Ashley Koehler.
Cross-Country Skiing
- Women’s Relay: The Canadian team, consisting of Alison Mackie, Liliane Gagnon, Jasmine Drolet, and Sonjaa Schmidt, will participate in the 4×7.5 km relay at 6:00 AM.
Ice Hockey Matches
- Men’s Hockey: Juraj Slafkovsky leads Slovakia against Sweden at 6:10 AM, aiming for a third consecutive victory.
- Women’s Hockey: Canada’s women’s team seeks to advance in the knockout phase against Germany at 10:40 AM. The match follows a mixed preliminary round performance.
Biathlon Event
- Four Canadian women, Shilo Rousseau, Nadia Moser, Pascale Paradis, and Benita Peiffer, will race in the 7.5 km biathlon at 8:45 AM. A total of 91 athletes will compete.
Speed Skating Events
- Team Sprint: The team quarter-finals begin at 10:00 AM, featuring Canadians Ivanie Blondin, Isabelle Weidemann, Valérie Maltais, and Béatrice Lamarche.
- 500m Race: Laurent Dubreuil also competes at 11:00 AM, with hopes for a medal.
Skeleton and Ski Jumping
- Women’s Skeleton: Hallie Clarke and Jane Channell will take part at 12:00 PM. Clarke, the youngest world champion, currently ranks 20th.
- Men’s Ski Jumping: Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes is the sole Canadian in this event at 12:45 PM.
Short Track Speed Skating
- – 1000m Men’s Event: William Dandjinou competes at 2:15 PM, seeking another podium finish after an impressive performance in prior races.
- The women’s 1000m event will also take place, featuring Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, and Florence Brunelle.
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This Saturday promises thrilling Olympic moments as participants from various countries strive for gold. Follow the action live on El-Balad platforms for updates and results.
