Courtney Sarault Wins Silver Medal in 1,000m Race

Courtney Sarault from Canada won a silver medal in the 1,000-meter short track speed skating race. This is her third medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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Canadian Skater Earns Third Olympic Medal

Courtney Sarault of Canada has earned a silver medal in the women's 1,000-metre short track speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. This marks her third medal of the Games, adding to a silver won in the mixed team relay and a bronze in the 500 metres. The accomplishment highlights Canada's presence in short track speed skating on the international stage.

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Race Details and Canadian Performance

The women's 1,000-metre final saw Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands claim the gold medal with a time of 1 minute 28.437 seconds. Courtney Sarault finished closely behind, securing the silver medal with a time of 1 minute 28.523 seconds. Kim Gilli of South Korea rounded out the podium, taking the bronze medal at 1:28.614.

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Sarault was the sole Canadian competitor in the five-skater final, as her teammates Florence Brunelle and Kim Boutin were eliminated in earlier rounds. Sarault, from Moncton, New Brunswick, had previously secured her Olympic medals in the mixed relay and the 500-metre individual race. She is noted as Canada's first triple medallist of these Games.

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Sarault's Path to the Final

Reports indicate Courtney Sarault led the pack for the first two-thirds of the nine-lap final after starting from an inside position. She was observed looking to her sides, maintaining her lead. As the race entered its final lap, she managed to overtake Kim Gilli but was unable to surpass Xandra Velzeboer for the gold medal. Sarault reportedly stated she "gave everything I had."

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Broader Canadian Team Success

Beyond Sarault's individual achievement, other Canadian short track speed skaters also showed strong performances. The men's 5,000-metre relay team, composed of William Dandjinou, Steven Dubois, Felix Roussel, and Maxime Laoun, won their semifinal heat, advancing to the medal final. Additionally, William Dandjinou qualified for the men's 500-metre quarterfinals.

Canada's Olympic Medal Tally

With Sarault's silver medal, Canada's overall medal count at the Milan Cortina Olympics reaches ten medals: one gold, four silver, and five bronze. Half of these medals have been achieved in speed skating disciplines, with three in short track and two in long track. Sarault may have an opportunity to add to her medal collection in the women's 3,000-metre relay event scheduled for Wednesday.

Historical Context

This silver medal represents Canada's third-ever Olympic medal in the women's 1,000-metre event in short track speed skating.

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  • Key Competitors:| Medal | Skater | Country | Time || :——— | :————————- | :—————— | :————— || Gold | Xandra Velzeboer | Netherlands | 1:28.437 || Silver | Courtney Sarault | Canada | 1:28.523 || Bronze | Kim Gilli | South Korea | 1:28.614 |

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What medal did Courtney Sarault win?
Courtney Sarault won a silver medal. She won it in the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating race.
Q: How many medals has she won at these Olympics?
This is her third medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics. She also won a silver in the mixed team relay and a bronze in the 500 meters.
Q: Who won the gold medal in the race?
Xandra Velzeboer from the Netherlands won the gold medal. Courtney Sarault came in second place for the silver.