Canada in the Milano Cortina Olympics

One week into the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan/Cortina, and the Games are already delivering unforgettable performances—and major controversy. In this episode, we break down the medal table after Week 1, highlighting Canada's early results and the global storylines shaping the competition. We unpack the cheating allegations emerging in Speed Skating, Curling, and Figure Skating, and what they reveal about integrity, officiating, and pressure on the world's biggest stage. We also discuss the impact of Lindsey Vonn's injury and what it means for Team USA and the narrative of her return. Beyond the podium, we examine the Vladyslav Heraskevych helmet disqualification that sparked international debate, and zoom out to the broader Canadian sport system by discussing RBC Training Ground, NSO funding stagnation, and what Olympic success (or struggle) says about high-performance development in Canada. From medals to morality, this Week 1 recap explores how performance, politics, and policy are colliding in Milan/Cortina, and what it all means heading into the second half of the Games.