As of 20 February 2026, Emma Miskew is currently competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, where she serves as the second for Team Canada, skipped by her lifelong curling partner Rachel Homan. Miskew and her teammates have just completed a dramatic turnaround in the round-robin stage to secure a berth in the Olympic semifinals.
Olympic Performance and Semifinal Qualification
The 2026 Olympic campaign in Cortina d’Ampezzo began with significant adversity for Miskew and the Canadian squad. After a frustrating 1–3 start, which included losses to Great Britain and the United States, the team faced immense pressure to avoid an early exit. However, Miskew played a pivotal role in a five-game winning streak that revitalized Canada’s medal hopes.
On 19 February 2026, Team Canada officially clinched a semifinal spot with a 10–7 victory over South Korea’s Team Gim Eun-ji. Miskew, known for her precision and tactical consistency, was instrumental in the win, which saw Canada score four points in the sixth end to take control of the match. The team now moves into the playoff round as one of the top four seeds.
The “Double-Touching” Controversy
Miskew found herself at the centre of a tournament-wide debate regarding officiating and “double-touching” violations. During the early stages of the round-robin, skip Rachel Homan was called for a violation similar to one that had sparked an outburst in the men’s tournament. Miskew was heard engaging with officials on the sidelines, questioning why video review could not be utilized to verify the call. Despite the distraction, Miskew later told reporters that the team was “proud of ourselves for continuing to stay with it and not to give up.”
Career Milestones and Legacy
Emma Miskew’s appearance at the 2026 Games adds to an already legendary resume in Canadian curling:
- World Champion: A three-time World Women’s Curling Champion (2017, 2024, and 2025).
- Grand Slam Record: As of late 2025, she has won 20 Grand Slam of Curling titles, a record-setting total she shares with Rachel Homan.
- Hall of Fame: In early 2026, Miskew and Homan sparked a policy change at the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame, which updated its eligibility rules to allow active players to be inducted. They are among the first active athletes to receive this honour.
- Olympic Experience: This is Miskew’s second Olympic appearance, following her debut at the PyeongChang 2018 Games.
Personal and Professional Background
Born on 14 February 1989, in Ottawa, Ontario, Miskew has curled with Rachel Homan for over 20 years, forming one of the most enduring partnerships in the history of the sport. Outside of the rink, she is a professional graphic designer, having studied at Carleton University. She currently balances her elite athletic career with her role at the Lake of Bays Brewing Company.
With the round-robin concluded, Miskew and Team Canada are now focused on the semifinal matches in Cortina, seeking to return Canada to the Olympic podium in women’s curling for the first time since 2014.