Canadians won three medals in the mass start races at a long track speed skating World Cup on Sunday.
Irene Schouten of the Netherlands won the women’s race at the University of Calgary’s Olympic Oval with Ottawa’s Ivanie Blondin in second place. The two women also finished in that order in February’s Olympic Games in Beijing.
Connor Howe of Canmore, Alta., and Toronto’s Hayden Mayeur were second and third, respectively, behind winner Bart Swings of Belgium in an ill-fated final men’s round.
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Canada’s Blondin back on the podium in 5,000 meters
Blondin earned her third medal in as many days after taking bronze in the 5,000 meters and helping Canada to silver in the women’s team sprint.
Calgary hosted back-to-back World Cups for a total of six days of racing. The Netherlands dominated with nine golds and 22 medals overall.
The Canadian team produced 10 medals, including two golds. Jordan Stolz of the USA and Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands won the men’s and women’s 1,000 meters respectively on Sunday.
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