Short Track
Short track rivals South Korea and Canada share ice in training
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South Korea and Canada, short track powerhouses, held a joint training session in Milan ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Ten skaters from each nation shared the ice at Milano Ice Skating Arena, focusing on relay drills amid anticipated fierce rivalries. South Korea leads Olympic history with 26 golds, while Canada dominated the recent ISU World Tour season.
South Korean 18-year-old short track speed skater Rim Jong-un has been named one of 10 'rising stars to watch' ahead of his debut at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. He secured his spot on the national team by winning trials last year, defeating veterans like 2022 Olympic champion Hwang Dae-heon, and has impressed with three junior world titles and senior World Cup victories.