At the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Canadian speedskater Félix Roussel expressed disappointment after the men’s 5,000-metre relay team missed the podium, finishing fourth. In the women’s 1,500-metre race, Canada’s Courtney Sarault and Dutch skater Xandra Velzeboer fell due to an ice crack, competing in the lower “Final B” instead of the main final. Despite aiming for seven medals, the Canadian short-track team finished with five, including highlights like Sarault’s four medals and a silver for William Dandjinou in the mixed relay. Head coach Marc Gagnon acknowledged the team’s efforts while also noting the disappointments experienced during the Games.
