Canadian speed skaters take silver in women’s team sprint at world championship
Canada’s Brooklyn McDougall, Beatrice Lamarche, and Ivanie Blondin made a strong start at the ISU World Speed Skating Championships by winning silver in the women’s team sprint event. The trio finished with an impressive time of 1 minute 27.23 seconds, showcasing their skill and teamwork in their first race together.
McDougall stepped in as a late replacement for Carolina Hiller, who was unable to compete, but the team did not miss a beat. Lamarche expressed her confidence in McDougall and their ability to skate well together, highlighting their experience in the discipline. Despite the challenging circumstances, the Canadian team put on a stellar performance and secured the silver medal.
The Dutch team claimed the gold medal with a time of 1:25.57, while the Polish team took home the bronze in 1:27.80. On the men’s side, the Canadian team consisting of Laurent Dubreuil, Anders Johnson, and Connor Howe finished in sixth place.
In the long-track competition, Valerie Maltais was the top Canadian finisher in the women’s 3,000 meters, coming in sixth place. Ted-Jan Bloemen represented Canada in the men’s 5,000 meters and finished in seventh place.
The competition will continue on Friday, giving the Canadian athletes more opportunities to showcase their skills on the world stage. Stay tuned for more exciting performances from Team Canada at the ISU World Speed Skating Championships.
