Canada is set for a potentially big day on Day 6 of the Winter Olympics. Several Canadian athletes are favored to win gold, including Will Dandjinou in short track speed skating, Mikaël Kingsbury in moguls skiing, and Éliot Grondin in snowboard cross. Additionally, Courtney Sarault and Isabelle Weidemann are strong contenders for medals in their respective events.
The women’s curling team, led by Rachel Homan, is a top favorite to win gold after recent successes. In men’s curling, Brad Jacobs leads the Canadian team, which had a victorious start against Germany.
Defending champion Canada faces Finland in women’s hockey, with captain Marie-Philip Poulin’s participation uncertain due to injury. The men’s hockey team, featuring NHL stars, returns to the Olympics after a 12-year absence, facing Czechia in their opening match.
Other key events for Canada include freestyle skiing, speed skating, and short track speed skating, where Canadian athletes have strong medal prospects.
Internationally, athletes to watch include Ester Ledecka in alpine skiing, Chloe Kim in snowboarding, and Vladyslav Heraskevych in skeleton, known for his controversial helmet displaying faces of Ukrainian athletes.