Canada’s short track speed skaters had a strong start to the ISU World Tour season in Montreal, clinching two gold and two bronze medals. Local skater William Dandjinou impressed the crowd by winning the men’s 500 meters, while Courtney Sarault from Moncton, N.B., secured gold in the women’s 1,000m event.
Dandjinou, standing at six-foot-three and aged 24, dominated the men’s 500m race, finishing with a time of 40.350 seconds at Maurice Richard Arena, narrowly defeating Italy’s Pietro Sighel. Three-time Olympic medalist Steven Dubois claimed the bronze, with a time of 40.480, after starting from the fifth position.
Sarault showcased her skill by winning the women’s 1,000m race in 1:28.185, edging out competitors from South Korea and the United States. She later contributed to the Canadian Ice Maples’ success by securing bronze in the women’s 3,000m relay alongside Danaé Blais, Kim Boutin, and Florence Brunelle.
The competition in Montreal continues on Sunday, with coverage available on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem. The results of the World Tour season will impact Olympic entries for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games.
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