Courtney Sarault added another Olympic medal to her résumé Monday in Milano Cortina, taking silver in the women’s 1,000 metres. The 25‑year‑old from Moncton pushed through a tense, tactical final to finish second behind the Netherlands’ Xandra Velzeboer, with South Korea’s Kim Gilli claiming bronze.
Sarault’s silver is the latest in a remarkable run at these Games. She earned a bronze in the 500m on February 12, 2026, and helped Canada to silver in the mixed relay—proof of her range across sprint and middle distances. In the 1,000m final she stayed composed while the pack jockeyed for position, timing her move and protecting the inside line long enough to secure a podium spot. Margins were tiny; races like this come down to split‑second timing and clean technique, and Sarault delivered both.
Her teammates had mixed results. Florence Brunelle and Kim Boutin were knocked out before the A final, leaving Sarault as Canada’s lone representative in the medal race. Still, the Dandjinou, Dubois and Roussel also posted individual heat wins in the men’s 500m and moved on to the quarterfinals.
Coaches have taken note. The team plans to sharpen transition speed and slick up relay exchanges in the coming sessions, dialing in the small details that turn strong finishes into gold. For Sarault, the medals underline a growing tactical maturity: cleaner turns, smarter positioning and the patience to wait for the decisive moment. That blend of poise and power keeps her very much in Canada’s medal conversation as the short‑track program continues.