Canadian short track speed skater Will Dandjinou secured his men’s overall season title by claiming another gold medal in the 1,500-meter final at the short track World Tour event in Dordrecht, Netherlands. This victory marked his seventh individual gold of the season, solidifying his lead in the overall season standings and earning him consecutive Crystal Globe wins.
In a thrilling race, Dandjinou finished first with a time of 2:16.600, closely followed by his Canadian teammate Felix Roussel, who took the silver medal with a time of 2:16.670. China’s Sun Long secured the bronze with a time of 2:16.772.
Dandjinou’s success continued as he added a silver medal in the men’s 500m final, further solidifying his dominance in the World Tour standings. With a total of 832 points for the season, Dandjinou maintained a significant lead over his closest competitor, Pietro Sighel of Italy, who held 594 points.
Expressing his joy at sharing the podium with Roussel, Dandjinou emphasized the hard-fought competition and the satisfaction of their achievements. Looking ahead to the Milano-Cortina Winter Games, Dandjinou highlighted his aspirations and the valuable lessons learned during the intense competition.
On the women’s side, Canadian skater Courtney Sarault extended her lead in the pursuit of the Crystal Globe by clinching another gold medal in the 1,000m event. Sarault’s victory, her third gold in this discipline for the season, showcased her prowess on the ice. She leads the overall standings, maintaining a 100-point advantage over her closest rival, Corrine Stoddard of the United States.
As the Dordrecht event unfolds, fans can catch the action live on Sunday at 7:35 a.m. ET, featuring thrilling competitions such as the men’s 1,000m and 5,000m relay, women’s 1,500m and 500m, and the 2,000m mixed relay on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem. Stay tuned for more exciting speed skating events this season.