Irish Wolfhounds Embark On World Tour European Leg
After two weekends of racing in Montreal, Canada last month, Sean McAnuff (Co. Antrim) and Liam O’Brien (Co. Cavan) are in Europe for the next and final two ISU Short Track World Tour events of the season. First stop for the Irish Wolfhounds is Gdansk, Poland (20-23 November).
This weekend will be crucial for the Irish short track speed skaters as they seek to earn quota places for the Milano Cortina Olympic Games and will be looking for some big performances to boost their rankings and move to within striking distance for those coveted spots in Italy next February. They will race against the best athletes on the planet over the 500, 1000 and 1500 metre distances.
“As I skate into the final two Olympic qualifying competitions, my goal is clear: secure Ireland a spot for the 2026 Olympics while celebrating the athletes skating alongside me,” McAnuff said. “Some of my strongest performances and boldest breakthroughs have come from battling it out on the ice and then reflecting on how each race sharpens my skills and refines my strategy and execution. Thus far this journey has been very demanding, but I’m choosing to skate with enjoyment and compete with purpose. My strength, resilience, and peace can’t just come from results – I strive to maintain greater perspective and purpose that drives my desire to succeed.”
The ISU Short Track World Tour can be followed live on the Skating ISU YouTube channel and via the #ShortTrackWorldTour and #ShortTrackSkating hashtags on social media.
Competition Schedule (Gdansk, Poland)
Thursday, 20 November – Qualification Rounds
Friday, 21 November – Qualification Rounds
Saturday, 22 November – 500m/1500m
Sunday, 23 November – 1000m
