Speed skater Courtney Sarault finds solace and focus as she glides swiftly on the ice, describing speed skating as her ultimate escape where everything fades away, leaving just pure harmony in her movements. The 25-year-old athlete from Moncton recently clinched her first Crystal Globe victory at the 2025 ISU Short Track World Tour circuit, securing a silver medal in the 1,500-meter final and becoming the first Canadian woman to achieve this feat.
The 25-year-old world title holder in short track speed skating reflects on her recent crystal globe win at the 2025 ISU Short Track World Tour circuit and the success of her team headed into Milano Cortina 2026.
Meanwhile, William Dandjinou, hailing from Sherbrooke, Que., secured his second consecutive world title, and Team Canada triumphed in the team event, claiming the third Crystal Globe. Sarault expressed her pride in Canada’s dominance, highlighting the strength of the Canadian team.
Expected to be part of the Canadian Olympic team for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games, Sarault previously competed in the Beijing 2022 Winter Games, finishing 11th in the women’s 1,000m and 1,500m, 4th in the women’s 3,000m relay, and 6th in the mixed 2,000m relay. Reflecting on her upcoming Olympic journey, Sarault emphasized her excitement for a more traditional experience without the restrictions of a COVID-19 impacted event.
Moncton’s Courtney Sarault and Montreal’s William Dandjinou received Crystal Globes after being crowned overall champions of the short