Ivanie Blondin ( born Ivaney Blondin ; born April 2, 1990 , Ottawa ) is a Canadian speed skater , world champion in mass start (2016).
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| Full name | English Ivanie Blondin | |||||||||||||||
| Citizenship |  Canada | |||||||||||||||
| Date of Birth | April 2, 1990 (aged 29) | |||||||||||||||
| Place of Birth | Ottawa , Canada | |||||||||||||||
| Accommodation | Ottawa , Canada | |||||||||||||||
| Specialization | 3000 and 5000 m, mass start | |||||||||||||||
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| 500 meters | 38.93 (7.3.2015, Calgary) | |||||||||||||||
| 1000 meters | 1.20,20 (12/30/2010, Calgary) | |||||||||||||||
| 1,500 meters | 1.55.14 (11/21/2015, Salt Lake City) | |||||||||||||||
| 3000 meters | 3.59.47 (12/10/2017, Salt Lake City) | |||||||||||||||
| 5000 meters | 6.55.88 (11/20/2015, Salt Lake City) | |||||||||||||||
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Biography
Blondin started doing short track at the clubβs rink in Gloucester . After an unsuccessful attempt to qualify for the 2010 Olympics, she was going to quit sports. Her club coach Mike Rivet convinced her to go speed skating at 3,000 and 5,000 meters. At the 2014 Olympics, she represented Canada at both distances, as well as in the team race. Successfully performed at the World Cup in mass start.