Latest on Day 5 of the Winter Olympics
Canadians continued their quest for medals on Day 5 (Feb. 11) of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games with athletes across skiing, snowboarding and more in action.
Alpine Skiing and Moguls Action
In men’s Super-G, Canada’s James (Jack) Crawford led the team with a 16th-place finish, while Cameron Alexander was 17th, Brodie Seger 22nd and Riley Seger did not finish.
In women’s freestyle ski moguls, several Canadian skiers reached later rounds. Vancouver’s Jessica Linton and Ashley Koehler, along with Maia Schwinghammer, advanced through qualifiers to finals, aiming for podium positions later in the day.
Figure Skating and Ice Dance
Canada’s top ice dance couples — including Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier — were scheduled for free dance competition, continuing Team Canada’s efforts in figure skating.
Snowboarding Finals and Qualifications
Canadian snowboarder Elizabeth Hosking qualified for the women’s halfpipe final, earning her spot among the world’s best riders later in the competition.
Short Track Success and Hockey Schedule
Earlier in the Games, Team Canada’s short-track speedskating squad captured a silver medal in the mixed relay, marking a breakthrough podium finish for Canada in that event.
In hockey, Canada’s women’s team fell to the U.S. 5-0 in group play, with their next game against Finland set for Day 6 to close preliminary action.
National Team Stands With B.C. After Tragedy
Amid competition, the Canadian Olympic Committee expressed heartbreak following a deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., saying Team Canada stands with affected families and the community as they cope with loss while athletes compete overseas.
Medals and Olympic Momentum
Outside Canada’s results, the Games saw standout performances such as Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen claiming his third gold medal, and teams from other nations posting strong results across alpine and freestyle events.
As the Olympics continue, Canadians will watch key medal finals and track additional Team Canada results throughout the next days of competition.
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