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Canadian Women Advance to Speedskating Team Pursuit Gold

Canada advances to the women's team pursuit gold-medal race after defeating the U.S. in the semifinals.

Ivanie Blondin, Isabelle Weidemann and Valerie Maltais secured a spot in the final with a win over the United States on Tuesday.

The trio aims to defend their 2022 Olympic title in the race scheduled for 10:47 a.m. ET / 7:47 a.m. PT. This victory ensures Canada's 12th medal at Milano Cortina 2026.