Dandjinou’s gold leads Canada’s three-medal day at short track speedskating World Cup
By The Canadian Press on February 10, 2024.
DRESDEN, Germany – William Dandjinou struck gold as part of a three-medal day for Canada at a short track speedskating World Cup event on Saturday. The Montreal native won the men’s 1,500 metres with a time of two minutes 11.460 seconds. It was Dandjinou’s third gold medal in the event this season. Belgium’s Stijn Desmet (2:11.711) and South Korea’s Kim Gun Woo (2:11.785) earned silver and bronze, respectively. Canada’s other two medals came in the men’s 1,000. Felix Roussel of Sherbrooke, Que., grabbed silver stopping the clock at 1:26.482. Meanwhile, Steven Dubois of Terrebonne, Que., earned bronze by crossing the line in 1:26.559. South Korea’s Park Ji Won took gold in 1:26.406. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 10, 2024. 8-7
