Canadian long-track speedskaters win three medals at World Cup

TOMASZÓW MAZOWIECKI – Ivanie Blondin made two podium appearances on a three-medal day for Canada at a long-track speedskating World Cup on Sunday. 

Blondin, from Ottawa, earned bronze in the women’s mass start event before teaming up with Carolina Hiller of Prince George, B.C., and Beatrice Lamarche of Quebec City to win silver in the team sprint.

Laurent Dubreuil of Levis, Que., earned silver in the men’s 500 metres.

The Canadian team will close out the World Cup season next weekend in Heerenveen, the Netherlands.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 23, 2025. 

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