Canada’s figure skating team faced a challenging situation during the team competition at the Milano MSK Competition Rink. Madeline Schizas experienced a false start due to incorrect music playing, forcing her to restart her short program. Despite this setback, she executed a clean routine, earning a score of 64.97, placing her sixth among ten competing nations.
Current Standing in Team Figure Skating
After the completion of the women’s short program, Canada ranked fifth overall in the team standings. This position is crucial as the top five nations qualify for Round 2. The upcoming men’s short program will determine final placements.
Points Breakdown
| Nation | Points |
|---|---|
| United States | 25 |
| Japan | 23 |
| Italy | 22 |
| Georgia | 20 |
| Canada | 19 |
| France | 17 |
As of now, Canada is comfortably ahead of France by two points. This positioning allows them to stay competitive moving forward.
Individual Performances
In addition to Schizas, Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier also performed. They achieved fourth place in the rhythm dance segment with a score of 85.79. This score placed them just shy of third, which was secured by Britain’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson at 86.85.
In the pairs category, Canada’s Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud managed to finish fourth with a score of 68.24. They took the ice after an injury to teammate Deanna Stellato-Dudek. The Italian pair of Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii surpassed them, with a score of 76.65.
Looking Ahead
The final performances of the team event are scheduled for Sunday. Canada aims to solidify its standing and advance in the competition. The pressure is on as they prepare for the men’s short program to determine the final rankings.
