Kim Boutin will not compete at the 2021 World Championships

Women's national short track team leader Kim Boutin will not compete at the 2021 world championships in the Netherlands March 5-7.

By Jackob Savard

Photo: Danny Kim

Three-time Olympic medallist Kim Boutin is not on the list of Canadian skaters heading to the Netherlands for the 2021 World Championships. Here's her announcement:

'' I made the choice not to compete at Worlds this season. It's a totally considered decision and I'm convinced it's the right one. We've had a roller-coaster year with the pandemic and it was a good time to step back. My goal is clear: I want to be at the top of my mental and physical fitness for the Olympics in 2022 and I am confident that the plan we are putting in place will get me there.

In life it is important to listen to each other, I have always functioned this way and it has always paid off. 

You're going to be in for a real treat with the team of skaters that will represent Canada at Worlds. These girls are awesome to watch! ''

Women's team: 

Courtney Sarault

Alyson Charles

Florence Bunelle

Danaé Blais

Claudia Gagnon

Camille De Serres-Rainville 

Men's team: 

Charles Hamelin

Steven Dubois

Maxime Laoun

William Dandjinou

Jordan Pierre-Gilles

Pascal Dion

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