Canada's women's speedskating team advanced to the finals of the team pursuit event at the Milan Cortina Games after defeating the United States in the semifinals.
The Canadian women's speedskating team, consisting of athletes Valérie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin, and Isabelle Weidemann, has secured their spot in the gold medal final of the team pursuit event at the Milan Cortina Games. They triumphed in the semifinal against the United States, winning by a margin of over four seconds. This victory sets them up for a showdown against the Netherlands, who edged out Japan in their semifinal by a narrow margin of just over a tenth of a second.
The Canadian trio is no stranger to success, having previously won the gold medal in this event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where they defeated Japan. Their current performance in Milan showcases the consistency and strength of the team, particularly as Maltais has already won a bronze medal in the women's 3,000 meters at the ongoing Games, adding to the nation's pride.
Additionally, Canada's long-track speedskating team has shown promising results, with two bronze medals in the competition thus far, including a notable podium finish for Laurent Dubreuil in the men's 500 meters. This momentum and success contribute to the excitement surrounding the upcoming gold medal race, highlighting Canada's growing prominence in the speedskating arena.
