Speed Skating Canada – The competition will be held this weekend, March 3-4, in Changchun, China                                                                                      

Changchun, China, February 28, 2018 – Laurent Dubreuil of Lévis, QC, will be the lone Canadian representative at the ISU World Sprint Championships to be held this weekend, March 3-4, in Changchun, China.

Dubreuil will take part in two 500m races and two 1000m events as part of the competition which will crown a champion based on the cumulative ranking. Each day, one race in each distance will be held, and the only medals to be awarded will come at the end of the competition, based on cumulative ranking.

“I didn’t like my races at the Olympic Games and I know I can do better than that,” said Laurent Dubreuil, who took 18th place in the 500m and the 25th spot in the 1000m at the 2018 Olympic Games.

“I want to prove to myself that I had much more in me and this is why I’m excited to be in China for this competition,” added Dubreuil, who will take part in his sixth consecutive ISU World Sprint Championships. “It’s one of my favourite competitions and a great way to end the season!”

More details are available at Speed Skating Canada’s web site at www.speedskating.ca.

About Speed Skating Canada

Speed Skating Canada (SSC) is the governing body for long track and short track speed skating in Canada. Founded in 1887, SSC is comprised of 13 provincial and territorial associations. Speed Skating Canada is committed to Challenge and Inspire Canada to Thrive through the power of Speed Skating. SSC recognizes and values its outstanding volunteers who give freely of their time and expertise. It also celebrates the 63 Olympic medals won by Canadian athletes since 1932, as well as the coaches, officials and other dedicated individuals who helped them on their journey. www.speedskating.ca

Speed Skating Canada would like to thank its sponsors: 

Premium partner: Intact Insurance

Funding partners: Government of Canada (Sport Canada), Own The Podium, Canadian Olympic Committee

Official On-Ice High Performance Apparel: Li-Ning

Long Track Team Sponsor: KIA

Official Suppliers: Auclair, USANA

Official Technical Equipment Supplier: Nagano Skate

Sport Development Partners: Winsport Canada, Calgary’s Olympic Oval, University of Calgary, Institut national du sport du Québec, Government of Quebec, Canadian Sport Institute-Calgary, City of Montreal, Quebec City, Excellence sportive Québec-Lévis

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For information:

Kerry Dankers
Long Track Program and Communications Coordinator
Speed Skating Canada
Email: kdankers@speedskating.ca
Phone: 403-589-8960
Website: www.speedskating.ca   
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Patrick Godbout

Communications & Media Relations Manager

Speed Skating Canada

Email: pgodbout@speedskating.ca

Phone: 514 213-9897

Website: www.speedskating.ca 

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