Select figure skating team members to hold media availability

MILAN (February 3, 2026) — Select members of Team Canada’s Milano Cortina 2026 figure skating team will be available to the media on February 4.

WHO:
Stephen Gogolev (Toronto, Ont.) – Men’s Singles
Madeline Schizas (Oakville, Ont.) – Women’s Singles
Lia Pereira (Milton, Ont.)  & Trennt Michaud (Trenton, Ont.) – Pairs
Piper Gilles (Toronto, Ont.) and Paul Poirier (Unionville, Ont.) – Ice Dance
Marjorie Lajoie (Boucherville, Que.) and Zachary Lagha (St-Hubert, Que.) – Ice Dance

WHEN:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The athletes will be available to the media in the mixed zone following their respective practices. Please note the specific locations and times (CET) in the note section.*

WHERE:
Milano Ice Skating Arena – Mixed Zone

NOTE:

*Individual times (CET) vary. Please read the below carefully:

Men’s – Practice Rink – 2:30 pm
Women’s – Main Rink – 3:45 pm
Pairs – Main Rink – 5:05 pm
Ice Dance – Main Rink – 5:45 pm

Please RSVP to Julia Michalopulos by email at jmichalopulos@skatecanada.ca or by WhatsApp at +1(613) 898-6414.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Julia Michalopulos
Team Canada’s Milano Cortina 2026 Media Attaché – Figure Skating
WhatsApp: +1 (613) 898-6414
E: jmichalopulos@skatecanada.ca

Manny Almela
Team Canada Milano Cortina 2026 Press Operations Lead
Canadian Olympic Committee
WhatsApp: +1 (647) 385-7785
E:  malmela@olympic.ca