Laurent Dubreuil, a Canadian speedskater from Lévis, Québec, won the bronze medal in the men's 500 metres at the Milan Cortina Games, finishing with an Olympic-record time of 34.26 seconds before being surpassed shortly after. The race saw competitive performances with American Jordan Stolz taking gold at 33.77 seconds and Dutch skater Jenning de Boo earning silver at 33.88 seconds. Dubreuil celebrated his achievement by raising one arm in victory amidst a supportive crowd that included numerous Dutch fans.

This bronze medal contributes to Canada's overall medal tally at the Games, bringing the total to eight, which includes three silver and five bronze medals. Notably, Dubreuil is a three-time Olympian who previously earned a silver medal in the men's 1,000 metres at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Despite finishing eighth in the 1,000 metres at this event, Dubreuil's faster time highlights his consistent performance even amidst tough competition.

The success of Dubreuil and fellow Canadian Valérie Maltais, who also secured a bronze in the women's 3,000 metres, underscores Canada’s strong presence in winter sports at these Games. As international competition ramps up, the performances of Du breuil and his teammates not only boost national pride but also enhance their prospects in future Olympic events.