It has been an unforgettable Games for Team Canada at Milano Cortina 2026, as Canadian athletes delivered world-class performances across northern Italy, capturing the attention of fans at home and around the globe.
From podium-topping performances to personal bests and breakthrough moments, Team Canada rose to the occasion throughout the Games, with BC-connected and Canadian Sport Institute Pacific–affiliated athletes once again playing a major role in the nation’s success. Of Canada’s 21 medals at Milano Cortina 2026, BC-connected athletes won nine of them, or 43%.
Across the competition venues and throughout various cities, BC athletes delivered defining moments and clutch performances, contributing significantly to Canada’s medal haul and showcasing the depth of high-performance sport in British Columbia. From the first days of competition through to the final events, BC-connected athletes stepped up when it mattered most, delivering medals, finals appearances, and career-best results on the Olympic stage.
Some of the standout moments from BC-connected athletes at Milano Cortina 2026 include:
These achievements highlight the preparation, resilience, and competitive excellence of BC athletes performing on the world’s biggest stage. With the eyes of the world watching, they delivered performances that inspired communities across the province and country.
“We are immensely proud to have witnessed the incredible achievements of Team Canada and our BC athletes at Milano Cortina 2026,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “Their hard work, determination and excellence truly embody the sprit of sport – proud, resilient and deeply committed to community. Their performances have inspired people throughout the country and remind us of the strength and spirit that defines being British Columbian.”
“From opening day to the final events, these Games have delivered unforgettable moments,” said Wendy Pattenden, CEO, CSI Pacific. “BC-connected athletes continue to demonstrate what’s possible through dedication, preparation, and world-class support systems. Their performances, and those of our National Sport Organization partners, inspire our communities and showcase the strength of Canada’s high-performance sport system.”
Canadian Sport Institute Pacific Staff Supporting Team Canada at Milano Cortina 2026
CSI Pacific performance staff once again played a critical role in supporting Team Canada athletes across multiple sports and disciplines at the Games, delivering expertise in sport science, medicine, performance technology, and mental performance on the world stage.
Dozens of staff in all disciplines were instrumental in preparing BC-connected Olympians for the Games, and two of these staff supported the athletes on location in Italy:
Canadian Sport Institute Pacific-Affiliated and BC-Connected* Medallists at Milano Cortina 2026
Athlete | Sport | Medal |
Rachelle Brown* | Curling – Women’s | Bronze |
Macklin Celebrini, Sam Reinhart, Shea Theodore, Devon Toews* | Ice Hockey – Men’s | Silver |
Jenn Gardiner* | Ice Hockey – Women’s | Silver |
Éliot Grondin | Snowboard Cross | Silver |
Mikaël Kingsbury | Freestyle Ski – Moguls | Silver |
Mikaël Kingsbury | Freestyle Ski – Dual Moguls | Gold |
Megan Oldham | Freestyle Ski – Slopestyle | Bronze |
Megan Oldham | Freestyle Ski – Big Air | Gold |
Tyler Tardi* | Curling – Men’s | Gold |
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About Canadian Sport Institute Pacific
Offering world-class Olympic and Paralympic training environments in Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (www.csipacific.ca) is committed to Powering Performance. Inspiring Excellence. Working with national sport organizations and fuelled by our national and provincial partners such as Sport Canada, viaSport, Own the Podium, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee and the Coaches Association of Canada, we are driven by our mantra to Collaborate. Serve. Innovate. Perform.
Our team of sport science, sport medicine, coaching & life services experts provide leading-edge programs and services to athletes and coaches to ensure they have every advantage to win medals for Canada. Learn more: https://www.csipacific.ca
About The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sports Institute Network (COPSIN)
With seven locations across Canada, the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) partners with National Sport Organizations (NSOs) and the high-performance sport community to deliver world-class performance services and applied sport science research projects.
COPSIN is a key performance partner in the implementation of the priorities of the National High-Performance Strategy including the Game Plan program, mental health and safe sport.
Find out more at www.copsin.ca
For more information, contact:
Noah Wheelock
Senior Manager, Communications & Operations
CSI Pacific
250.813.3474
nwheelock@csipacific.ca
