Canadian Short Track Team Secures Olympic Silver in Mixed Relay
The Canadian Short Track Team achieved remarkable success at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, securing a silver medal in the mixed relay event. The team, comprised of William Dandjinou, Courtney Sarault, Felix Roussel, and Kim Boutin, demonstrated their athletic prowess and teamwork during the final.
Event Highlights
On Tuesday, Canada competed fiercely in the short track speed skating mixed team relay final. With skill and determination, they earned a silver medal, marking a significant achievement in their Olympic journey.
Medal Standings
- Gold: Italy (host country)
- Silver: Canada
- Bronze: Belgium
Additional Performances
Other Canadian athletes also shone during the first day of short track events. Florence Brunelle and Steven Dubois contributed to the team’s success by helping Canada advance through the quarterfinal and semifinal heats.
Individual Progress
- Sarault, Boutin, and Brunelle qualified for the women’s 500m quarterfinals.
- Dandjinou and Roussel progressed to the quarterfinals in the men’s 1,000 metres.
- Unfortunately, Dubois was eliminated from the men’s 1,000 metres due to a collision with Great Britain’s Niall Treacy.
The mixed relay performance and individual advances reflect the strength of the Canadian Short Track Team at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Fans eagerly anticipate further developments as events continue in this thrilling competition.
