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Canadian short-track speedskaters aim to balance life on and off the ice

The ISU Short Track World Tour begins in Vancouver this weekend at Pacific Coliseum, with more than 215 athletes from 29 countries competing. Speedskater Courtney Sarault leads 12 Canadians starting a new four-year Olympic cycle.
After winning four medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics and capturing a Crystal Globe last season, Sarault is prioritizing balance and recharging outside skating. She recently gave motivational talks, rode a horse at the Calgary Stampede, and attended a Montreal Canadiens game.
Teammate Maxime Laoun, a 30-year-old skater from Montreal, is continuing to compete after contemplating retirement following a leg injury in October. Meanwhile, Dubois balances intensive training with biology studies at the University of Montreal.
This weekend's competition marks the first time Pacific Coliseum has hosted short-track speedskating since the 2010 Olympics. The venue serves as the starting point for the seven-city tour across the new Olympic cycle.
Athletes are viewing this season as a reset rather than pursuing immediate wins, with Sarault aiming to reach peak form by year's end at the world championships. The team views the next four years as a strategic plan toward that goal.

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Canadian short-track speed skaters aim to balance life on and off the ice

Courtney Sarault and her Canadian teammates are resetting as a new four-year Olympic cycle begins with the ISU Short Track World Tour. The seven-city competition begins in Vancouver, with more than 215 athletes from 29 countries racing around the frozen track Friday through Sunday.

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