The town is seen behind the rings before the the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games in Livigno, Italy on February 3, 2026. Photo by Mark Blinch/COC *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Maltais claims bronze in Milan

By Bryan Tait Feb 20, 2026 | 1:31 PM

Canada’s Valerie Maltais captured her third medal of the Winter Olympics Friday. Maltais finished third in the women’s 1,500-metre speedskating event. She previously won gold in the women’s team pursuit and another bronze in the 1,500-metre event. The medal was Canada’s 16th of the Games.

Women’s curlers will play for bronze

Rachel Homan’s rink fell short in their quest for gold. Team Canada fell to Sweden 6-3 in the semifinal. They’ll face the United States for Bronze at 8 a.m Eastern/9 a.m. Atlantic on Saturday.

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