At the Milano Cortina Olympic Games, Canadian skaters Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud dropped to eighth place in the pairs event despite a strong performance that had them positioned in third after the short program. The pair, hailing from Ontario, scored 125.06 points in their free program, which was performed to music from the film 'Gladiator.' However, a series of mistakes during their routine, including errors in their jump sequence and death spiral, ultimately resulted in a final score of 199.66 points.

Competing against them were former world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps, who finished in 11th place with a total score of 192.61. They faced challenges as well, including a fall by Stellato-Dudek that detracted from their score in the short program. The duo's free skate, set to 'Poeta en el Mar' by Vicente Amigo, also did not reach their season-best performance, adding to the disappointment for Canadian fans looking for stronger finishes.

The gold medal in the event was claimed by Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who recovered impressively from earlier performance issues. Their win underscores the competitive nature of the event, where even the best pairs can experience ups and downs, emphasizing the challenges that skaters face at major competitions such as the Olympics.