Ivanie Blondin relishes a heavy workload.
The 32-year-old speedskater from Ottawa will compete in six races in three days by the time the World Cup concludes Sunday in Calgary.
In a sport where skaters often specialize in sprints, middle distance or endurance, an all-rounder is rare.Blondin placed fourth in the women's 3,000 metres Friday at the Olympic Oval. "One of my goals this year is to get on the podium for the 1,500," Blondin said. "I know my speed right now is really high and so I think I need this weekend to utilize that and to try to execute. On Sunday, Blondin races her signature mass start comprised of both a semifinal and final, as well as the 1,000 metres.
"I feel like I have a little less pressure on my shoulders now that I've come home with two medals at the Games," Blondin said. "I may be nearing the tail end of my career. I don't know. I'm taking it year by year at this point. I'm still performing decently well and just enjoying it."The Canadian men's pursuit team finished second to earn the host country's lone medal Friday.
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