At the Milano Cortina Olympics, Béatrice Lamarche narrowly missed a podium finish in the women’s 1000m speed skating event, placing fifth. The competition saw Dutch athlete Jutta Leerdam set a new Olympic record while clinching gold. Sharing the podium with her were fellow Dutch athlete Femke Kok who took silver and Japan’s Miho Takagi who earned the bronze medal.
Lamarche’s Performance in 1000m Event
Lamarche began the race strong and held third place at one point. However, as the final pairings unfolded, she was surpassed, ultimately finishing in fifth place. Canadian athletes Carolina Hiller-Donnelly and Rose Laliberté-Roy also participated but finished 26th and 27th, respectively.
Megan Oldham Wins Slopestyle Bronze
In another highlight for Canada, Megan Oldham claimed bronze in the women’s freeski slopestyle final. Competing in Livigno, she faced tough competition from China’s Eileen Gu and Switzerland’s Mathilde Gremaud, who took silver and gold, respectively. Oldham’s achievement adds to Canada’s medal tally at the Olympics.
Summary of Key Results
- Gold Medal: Jutta Leerdam (Netherlands) – Olympic record time
- Silver Medal: Femke Kok (Netherlands)
- Bronze Medal: Miho Takagi (Japan)
- Béatrice Lamarche: Finished 5th in 1000m
- Megan Oldham: Bronze in Freeski Slopestyle
The events at Milano Cortina highlight the growing excitement and competition levels, showcasing remarkable performances and unexpected outcomes.
