Team Canada Update – February 21
LIVIGNO (February 21, 2026) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Freestyle Canada have issued the following statement regarding Olympic champion and three-time Olympian in freestyle skiing Cassie Sharpe:
After a brief precautionary stay in the hospital, Cassie has been released and is back in the Athlete Village. She has unfortunately not been cleared by COC and Freestyle Canada medical staff to participate in finals tonight. We are sending Cassie and her family well wishes and she is grateful for all of the support. There will be no media availability at this time.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Vanessa Lee
Team Canada’s Milano Cortina 2026 Press Chief
WhatsApp: +1 (514) 216-1417
E: vlee@olympic.ca
Kristen Lacelle
Team Canada’s Milano Cortina 2026 Media Attaché – Freestyle Skiing
WhatsApp: +1 (613) 852-7816