Canadians to watch as 2026 Winter Olympics approach in Italy

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina are set to begin on February 6, 2026, with events starting a few days earlier. Canada aims to continue its strong performance, having won 26 medals in 2022. Ten Canadian athletes are highlighted as key medal contenders. Notable names include hockey star Connor McDavid, who will represent Canada for the first time since 2015, and Marie-Philip Poulin, a three-time Olympic gold medalist. Other athletes to watch include short track speed skater Will Dandjinou, long track skater Ivanie Blondin, and moguls skier Mikaël Kingsbury, who is aiming for his fourth Olympic medal.


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