Canadian short-track skaters Charles and Francois Hamelin, and Marianne St Gelais, who is Charles' partner away from the ice, have all announced that PyeongChang 2018 will be their last Olympic Winter Games.

In Canada, Quebec has a history of producing top short track speed skaters who shine on the Olympic and world stage. One of the biggest names to come from the province is five-time Olympic medallist Charles Hamelin, a hero to Félix Pigeon, who hopes to follow in Hamelin’s footsteps at elite international level, starting with the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Lausanne 2020!

Charles Hamelin of Canada celebrates with Marianne St-Gelais after wiining the Short Track Men's 1500m Final.

Charles Hamelin of Canada celebrates after winning the Short Track Men's 1500m Final.

Charles Hamelin of Canada celebrates during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 1500m Short Track Speed Skating

Charles Hamelin competing at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Copyright : 2010 / IOC / John HUET - All rights reserved.

Charles Hamelin competing Short Track Speed Skating 500m Men at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. © 2010/ IOC/John Huet - All rights reserved.

Charles Hamelin competing Short Track Speed Skating 500m Men at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. © 2010/ IOC/Jason Evans - All rights reserved.

Charles Hamelin - 2006 Turin and 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games