At the Milan Cortina Games, Canadian champions Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud achieved a commendable third place finish in the pairs short program with a season's best score of 74.60, significantly improving upon their previous mark of 70.66. Their performance, set to the emotional backdrop of 'Say You Love Me' by Jessie Ware, was met with great enthusiasm as they celebrated their score announcement. They are currently positioned just ahead of Hungary's Maria Pavlova and Alexei Sviatchenko by a narrow margin of 0.73 points. In the contest, Germany's Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin led the standings with a top score of 80.01 points, while the second place was claimed by Georgia's Anastasia Metelkina and Luka Berulava at 75.46 points. The competition highlights the ongoing excellence of Canadian figure skating on an international platform, as Pereira and Michaud not only performed well but also demonstrated resilience in pursuit of excellence at a prestigious event. Another noteworthy mention in the event was Deanna Stellato-Dudek, who, at the age of 42, made history as the oldest female figure skater to compete at the Olympics in nearly a century. Despite a recent accident that left her with a head injury, she and her partner Maxime Deschamps found themselves in 14th place after a challenging fall during their performance. This adds an inspiring narrative to the Games, showcasing the spirit of perseverance and dedication among athletes at all stages of their careers.