Canadian Charles Hamelin calls it a career at Montreal World Championships
Decorated international speed skater takes home bronze on ‘home ice’ in final race of his career
DAY #12 SPORTS FOCUS: Italy’s ‘Blond Angel’ Fontana wins her 11th Olympic medal as South Korea tops the Beijing 2022 short track medals table
Arianna Fontana narrowly missed winning her third career Olympic gold in the women’s 1500m as South Korean Choi Min-jeong defended her Olympic title. Fontana, having competed at her fifth Olympics, returns to Italy with three medals – 500m gold and two silver. Choi’s gold and men’s 5,000m relay silver boosted South Korea to five medals, highest in the Beijing 2022 medal count.
Short track bias toward China? South Korea files appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport
South Korea officials and fans irate over decision to disqualify two skaters, paving way for Chinese advancement
British speed skater likely out of Beijing Games as ankle injury hampers progress
Elise Christie has competed in past three Winter Games but is doubtful to qualify for Beijing 2022
ISU Explores Alternative for Canceled Cups -- Federation Focus
Also: FIBA competitions resume; financial support for Tokyo 2020 rugby qualifiers; Maldives rejoin CGF
Charles Hamelin Named Air Canada's Athlete Of The Year
Vancouver Photodesk - Day 8 of the Competition
Simon
Ammann is the first ski jumper to win four individual Olympic titles. Dutch speed skater Mark Tuitert wins gold in men's 1,500m
speed skating. The Vancouver photodesk for Feb 20 also highlights men's & women's short track speed skating, men's 30km pursuit, Women's Super G and more.
