Canadian speed skater Will Dandjinou shined at the Short Track World Tour in Montreal, adding three more medals to his collection for a total of five over the two-day event. Dandjinou, hailing from Sherbrooke, Quebec, showcased his skills alongside his mixed relay teammates Danaé Blais, Courtney Sarault, and Félix Roussel, securing a gold medal in the 2,000-meter race with a time of 2:37.599.
In a thrilling display of speed and technique, Dandjinou claimed another victory in the men’s 1,000 meters, leading a Canadian 1-2 finish with Steven Dubois. The talented skater crossed the finish line in 1:25.417, narrowly edging out his teammate. South Korea’s Hwang Daeheon settled for the bronze medal in this event.
Wrapping up the competition with a flourish, Dandjinou contributed to Canada’s triumph in the men’s 5,000 relay alongside Maxime Laoun, Dubois, and Roussel. The Canadian team clocked in at 6:57.743, outpacing the Netherlands and Italy to seize the gold medal.
With a remarkable performance, the Canadian team amassed a total of 10 medals over the weekend and 17 during their two-week homestand, including 10 gold, three silver, and four bronze. Leading the charge for the Team Crystal Globe, Canada sits comfortably ahead of the Korean White Tigers in the rankings.
Dandjinou and Sarault maintain their dominance in the Crystal Globe standings, with Dandjinou securing 442 points and Sarault with 490 points. The success continued as Dandjinou clinched victories in the men’s 500 and 1,500 on Saturday.
In the women’s events, Sarault impressed with a podium finish in the 500 meters, showcasing her speed and determination. The Moncton native crossed the line in 42.326 seconds, securing a silver medal behind Dutch skater Xandra Velzeboer.
Looking ahead, Gdansk, Poland, is set to host the next stop on November 20-23, followed by Dordrecht, Netherlands, a week later. The world championships are scheduled to take place in Montreal in March, shortly after the Winter Olympics.
For fans eager to catch the action, a live streaming schedule is available for the upcoming events, promising more thrilling moments on the ice.