Canada's 2026 Olympics Qualification Discussion Road to Milano Cortina 2026

[Josh 11,828]

9 minutes ago, Topicmaster1010 said:

Very nice work! Appreciate all the effort that you put into it. I would gladly sign up for this outcome. A few thoughts:

 

Alpine Skiing: I do believe Cam Alexander won a bronze at the test event last year so I am feeling bullish on his chances. Also I wouldn't count Crawford out just yet. I think his results were similar (probably slightly better) in the 2022 season before the Olympics and then we know what happened.

 

Bobsleigh: Cynthia Appiah has a couple of monobob podiums over the last two seasons. It's probably unlikely but wouldn't rule it out.

 

Figure Skating: I'm assuming you wrote this before the injury news to Stellato-Dudek so that probably eliminates all chances of a medal in the team event and pairs. Only hope is in ice dance now.

 

Freestyle Skiing: Longino actually has two career World Cup podiums. He won a bronze last year as well.

 

Ski Jumping: Worth noting that Strate did win the test event earlier this year.

 

Snowboarding: Feel like Kaylie Buck in PGS deserves at least a mention having won a silver medal on the World Cup circuit this year.

 

 

Yep, agree with you on Appiah and Buck, they weren’t in my mind when making this. I’m actually really surprised I didn’t mention Appiah 

 

Figure skating was done a few weeks ago near the beginning, forgot to edit it by removing pairs and mentioning Deanna’s injury. 
 

15 minutes ago, Topicmaster1010 said:

Luge: Well Podulsky/Allan do have a couple of 5th place finishes this season. Technically with a few mistakes from the other sleds, a medal wouldn't be entirely out of the realm of possibility 

 

 

Maybe like a 0.05% chance but that’s pretty much the same odds as Jutta ever acknowledging me in my life  (even if it’s saying “hi” or getting a photo with her at a speed skating WC)