Laurent Dubreuil Wins Bronze in 500m at 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics showcased thrilling moments in short track speed skating. Canadian athlete Laurent Dubreuil clinched the bronze medal in the 500m event, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Laurent Dubreuil’s Achievements
Dubreuil’s bronze medal is notable as it is his second Olympic medal. He previously earned a silver medal in the 1000m race at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. This victory also contributes to Canada’s overall medal tally at the Milan-Cortina Games.
- Canada’s current medal count: 8
- Gold medals: 0
- Silver medals: 3
- Bronze medals: 5
Podium Finishers
The 500m race saw intense competition. American speed skater Jordan Stolz finished first, setting an Olympic record of 33.77 seconds. Netherlands’ Jenning de Boo secured second place, just 0.11 seconds behind Stolz.
Race Highlights
Competing in the 13th heat, Dubreuil achieved a provisional Olympic record with a time of 34.26 seconds. He outpaced Japan’s Tatsuya Shinhama by 0.2 seconds. Dubreuil’s previous performance in Beijing had him finishing fourth in the same event.
Cédrick Brunet, another Canadian, finished in 23rd place, clocking 34.95 seconds. Anders Johnson was the first Canadian competitor, finishing 16th with a time of 34.81 seconds. He narrowly missed an opportunity to advance further, ending just 0.01 seconds behind South Korea’s Kyung-Min Koo, who held the provisional top spot after nine competitors.
Dubreuil’s bronze at the Milan-Cortina Olympics adds to his reputation as a leading contender in the sport. For more updates on the Olympics, visit Filmogaz.com.
