Canadian Charles Hamelin win’s 1,500-metre event at short-track world event
MONTREAL — Three days after declaring he still had what it takes to compete against the best speedskaters in the world, 33-year-old Charles Hamelin put his words into action.
The Canadian said Wednesday he was putting off retirement for at least one more year. On Saturday, Hamelin won gold in the men’s 1,500-metre event at the ISU world short-track speedskating championships.
It was one of two medals for Canada. Kim Boutin won bronze in the women’s 1,500-metre.
“I think the world understands now why I wanted to keep skating,” said Hamelin. “People across Canada, Quebec and throughout the world understand my decision right now. They see what I’m still capable of at a world championship.