The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games continue on February 13, 2026, with thrilling events featuring Team Canada. This significant competition day showcases important events across various winter sports.
Highlights of Day 8: Must-Watch Team Canada Events at Milano Cortina 2026
Biathlon
The women’s 7.5km sprint will commence at 8:45 a.m. ET. Canadian athletes Shilo Rousseau, Nadia Moser, Pascale Paradis, and Benita Peiffer will compete. Paradis aims to build on her recent 15km individual career best.
Cross-Country Skiing
Kickstarting at 6:00 a.m. ET, the women’s 4×7.5km relay will feature Team Canada comprising Alison Mackie, Jasmine Drolet, Liliane Gagnon, and Sonjaa Schmidt. This change in distance highlights the equalization of distances for male and female competitors.
Curling
- Team Homan: Competing against Team GB at 3:05 a.m. ET and against Switzerland at 1:05 p.m. ET.
- Team Jacobs: Currently boasts a 3-0 record, facing Switzerland at 8:05 a.m. ET.
Freestyle Skiing
The women’s dual moguls event, starting at 4:30 a.m. ET, marks its Olympic debut. Canadian skiers, including Maïa Schwinghammer, Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert, Jessica Linton, and Ashley Koehler, will compete in head-to-head rounds.
Additionally, the qualification round for women’s big air is set for 1:30 p.m. ET. Competitors Megan Oldham, Naomi Urness, Elena Gaskell, and Skye Clarke will seek to qualify for the finals.
Hockey
The Canadian women’s hockey team will face Germany in a crucial quarterfinal at 10:40 a.m. ET. This matchup is pivotal for Canada’s medal hopes.
Skeleton
Jane Channell and Hallie Clarke will continue their competition, with the third run at 12:00 p.m. ET, followed by the final run at 1:35 p.m. ET. Currently, Channell ranks 15th and Clarke in 20th place.
Ski Jumping
Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes will compete in his final event, the men’s individual large hill, beginning at 12:45 p.m. ET. He is a notable five-time Olympian representing Canada.
Speed Skating
In long track speed skating, Canada’s women’s team pursuit quarterfinal will take place at 10:00 a.m. ET. Olympic champions Ivanie Blondin, Valérie Maltais, and Isabelle Weidemann will aim to secure a spot in the semifinals.
The men’s 500m kicks off at 11:00 a.m. ET, featuring Canadian skaters Anders Johnson, Cédrick Brunet, and Laurent Dubreuil.
Short Track Speed Skating
- The men’s 1500m quarterfinals start at 2:15 p.m. ET, with Canadian athletes William Dandjinou, Félix Roussel, and Steven Dubois participating.
- Women’s 1000m heats occur at 3:01 p.m. ET, featuring Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, and Florence Brunelle. Semifinals for the women’s 3000m relay will take place later in the session.
As Day 8 progresses, Team Canada is poised for exciting performances across these pivotal Olympic events in Milano Cortina.
