Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais has achieved remarkable success at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. She secured a bronze medal in the women’s 1,500 metres, marking her third long track medal in this event.
Milestones at Milano Cortina 2026
At 35 years old, Maltais has demonstrated exceptional talent and perseverance. Earlier in the games, she won bronze in the 3,000 metres and collaborated with teammates Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann to clinch gold in the women’s team pursuit.
Race Highlights
- Event: Women’s 1,500 metres
- Maltais’ time: 1:54.40 seconds
- Gold medalist: Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong (Netherlands) at 1:54.09
- Silver medalist: Ragne Wiklund (Norway) at 1:54.15
With this accomplishment, Maltais has helped Canada secure its fourth medal in speedskating during these Olympics. Laurent Dubreuil also contributed to this tally by winning bronze in the men’s 500 metres.
Upcoming Events
Looking ahead, Valérie Maltais and fellow skater Ivanie Blondin are set to compete in the women’s mass skate on Saturday. Their performances continue to inspire the nation and add to Canada’s rich Olympic history in speedskating.
