Canada's women's speedskating team defeated the United States in a Tuesday semifinal to advance to the gold-medal race, setting up a chance to defend their 2022 title.
Ivanie Blondin, Isabelle Weidemann, and Valerie Maltais secured the win. The trio aims to win gold again at 10:47 a.m. ET / 7:47 a.m. PT. This victory guarantees Canada a 12th medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.