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The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will kick off in northern Italy in 100 days with the opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium in Milan.
Keep an eye on these 10 Canadian athletes as they gear up for the Olympics, competing on global tours and honing their skills for a shot at the podium in February.
Featured Athletes:
Will Dandjinou (short track speed skating): Canada dominated short track speed skating last season, clinching 37 medals, including 21 golds, across six World Tour stops. Dandjinou, Canada’s standout athlete, secured his first overall title and bagged four medals at the world championships, including a gold in the 1,500 meters.
Montreal’s William Dandjinou, the reigning short track crystal globe champion, aims for Olympic success in 2026.
Rachel Homan (curling): Homan’s curling team is set to compete for the women’s gold in Milan after claiming consecutive world championships and Grand Slam titles.
With a strong record, Homan’s team remains unbeaten against Canadian opponents for over a year.
Connor McDavid (hockey): McDavid, a hockey star, eyes an Olympic gold to add to his list of achievements, having already claimed numerous accolades in his career.
McDavid’s quest for Olympic gold align