Ivanie Blondin Canadian speed skater Date of Birth: 02.04.1990 Country: Canada

1. Canada's Mass Start Champion
2. Inspiration from Her Coach
3. Olympic Debut and World Title

Canada's Mass Start Champion

Raised in Gloucester, Canada, Ivanie Blondin began her skating journey with short track. After failing to qualify for the 2010 Olympics, she considered leaving the sport.

Inspiration from Her Coach

Encouraged by her club coach, Mike Rivet, Blondin transitioned to long distance skating, focusing on the 3,000 and 5,000-meter races. This pivotal decision paved the way for her eventual success.

Olympic Debut and World Title

In 2014, she represented Canada at the Olympic Games in both individual events and the team pursuit. After excelling in the mass start discipline at the World Cup, Blondin reached the pinnacle of the sport by claiming the World Championship title in 2016.