Speedskater Blondin wins another gold at Canadian long-track championships

By The Canadian Press on October 19, 2024.

QUEBEC – Speedskater Ivanie Blondin reached the top step of the podium for a third straight day with a victory in the women’s 1,500 metres on Saturday at the Canadian long-track championships.

Blondin, an Ottawa native, finished first in one minute 56.966 seconds. She took gold in the 3,000 on Thursday and the 1,000 on Friday.

Valerie Maltais of La Baie, Que., was second in the 1,500 in 1:58.582 and Beatrice Lamarche of Quebec City was third in 1:58.971.

Connor Howe of Canmore, Alta., who took the 1,000 crown a day earlier, won the men’s 1,500 title in 1:45.825.

He was joined on the podium by Montreal’s David La Rue (1:46.933) and Winnipeg’s Tyson Langelaar (1:48.458).

Competition continues Sunday with the men’s and women’s mass start competitions.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2024.

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