As the countdown to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 begins, athletes are ramping up their preparations for a chance at glory. With just 220 days until the Games kick off on 6 February 2026, the spotlight is firmly on talented Canadian figure skaters who will be vying for medals.
Highlighted are iconic competitors, including the accomplished ice dance duo of Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. After securing a silver medal at the ISU World Championships in March, the pair is already back in training mode. Their social media activity has been engaging as Gilles took part in online trends while also hinting at the seriousness of their training regimen. In a recent update, she stated, “The push to our third Olympics starts now!” showcasing her readiness for the significant competition ahead.
With Olympic slots already secured from the World Championships earlier this year, Canadian figure skaters are watching the upcoming ISU Figure Skating Olympic Qualifying Competition scheduled in September in Beijing, China. This event will further solidify which athletes will represent Canada on the grand stage.
In parallel, another Canadian athlete poised to make waves is Steven Dubois, a dominant force in short track speed skating and the reigning world champion in all four events from last season. The skilled Quebec native is lying low as he gears up for the first leg of the ISU Short Track World Tour set in Montreal from 16-19 October. Competition amongst fellow gradient competitors will certainly be fierce.
Meanwhile, Eliot Grondin, a snowboard cross athlete who found success at Beijing 2022, is also following suit hopefully relishing freedom from social media distraction.
As the 2025/26 Olympic season draws closer, there is an electrifying air of anticipation for athletes and fans alike. The hard work, sacrifice, and ambitions of these competitors encapsulate the spirit of professional figure skating in Canada. Proudly representing their nation, they will aim for not just individual success but to also bring home medals beneath the glowing Canadian flag.
