Canada's Laurent Dubreuil sits in top spot of sprint event at speed skating worlds
Canada's Laurent Dubreuil is in pole position for a gold medal at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships. The Lévis, Que., native posted the fastest combined times across 500- and 1,000-metre races on Thursday in Inzell, Germany.
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Canada's Laurent Dubreuil is in pole position for a gold medal at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships. The Lévis, Que., native posted the fastest combined times across 500- and 1,000-metre races on Thursday in Inzell, Germany.