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Canadian Skaters Withdraw from Olympic Team Event Due to Injuries

2/3/2026

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Canadian figure skaters Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will skip Olympic team event in Milan after Stellato-Dudek's training injury.
The Canadian Olympic Committee announced the injury and Deschamps' status remains under review.
Their status for the February 15-16 individual pairs event is uncertain and will be assessed daily.
If Stellato-Dudek cannot compete, Kelly Ann Laurin and Loucas Éthier will serve as alternates.
Tess Critchlow has also withdrawn due to injury.

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Canadian figure skaters Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will skip Olympic team event in Milan after Stellato-Dudek's training injury.
The Canadian Olympic Committee announced the injury and Deschamps' status remains under review.
Their status for the February 15-16 individual pairs event is uncertain and will be assessed daily.
If Stellato-Dudek cannot compete, Kelly Ann Laurin and Loucas Éthier will serve as alternates.
Tess Critchlow has also withdrawn due to injury.