At the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Team Rachel Homan delivered an impressive performance by defeating Denmark 10-4 in their opening match. The game was pivotal not only for the team's success but also for Tracy Fleury, who has long dreamt of competing at this elite level. At 39 years old, she is making her Olympic debut after narrowly missing the opportunity to represent Canada in the previous Olympic cycle, which adds an emotional layer to her participation this time around.

Fleury's journey to the Olympics has been filled with both triumph and heartbreak. In the 2021 Canadian trials, she fell just short of qualification, which was a significant disappointment for her and her team. This history has driven her to excel, and during the match against Denmark, she demonstrated her skills by leading the game with an impressive 82 percent shot accuracy. This level of performance highlights not only her resilience but also her growth as a curler over the years.

The atmosphere at the curling stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo was charged with excitement as athletes experienced competing on what many describe as 'Olympic ice'. For Fleury, stepping onto this stage was the culmination of years of hard work and determination, and she expressed gratitude for the opportunity, using her past disappointments as motivation to succeed. This debut is a moment she will cherish as she aims to compete at the highest level on the global stage.