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Canada wins more medals on day 12 of the Milan-Cortina Olympics
Outstanding performance in speed skating and hockey… and a clear intention to compete until the end
Published: February 18, 2026
The Canadian delegation continued to achieve strong results on the twelfth day of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, with medals won and a remarkable presence highlighted in several competitions amid escalating competitive atmospheres.
Canadian athletes won notable medals on a day full of excitement, especially in the disciplines of speed skating, where the Canadian team gathered valuable results in multiple races, enhancing its position in the medal race.
In speed skating races, the competitions witnessed high performance levels with strong Canadian participation, particularly in the 500-meter race where Canadian athletes have always shown pivotal competitiveness. Some of them managed to appear in the leading positions, reflecting consistency in performance and continuous improvement compared to the start of the championship.
In ice hockey, Canada presented a strong match in the preliminary round, and the national team maintained its pace in the competition, with a cohesive team performance reflecting the depth of Canadian experience and tactics in this sport, which is considered one of the main interests of the fans.
Day 12 also saw a Canadian presence in some figure skating and mass start speed skating events, where the athletes showed high coordination amid a closely competitive ranking atmosphere among the leading teams.
This performance comes after Canada recorded a number of gold, silver, and bronze medals since the start of the championship, boosting the hopes of the national fans for achieving more outstanding successes before the conclusion of the Games.
While the competitions on day 13 remain decisive in some sports, the Canadian audience hopes that the athletes will continue to deliver strong performances that add to the country's tally in the medal table and crown their efforts throughout the preparation season for the Games.