This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports' daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what's happening in sports by subscribing here. Canada's collection of long track speed skaters might be as strong as ever, with legit medal contenders across multiple disciplines.
They'll be put to the test at the world championships, which begin Thursday in the Netherlands. Live coverage of the event through Sunday will be available on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app and CBC Gem.
Here's everything you need to know: Women Isabelle Weidemann, Ivanie Blondin and Valerie Maltais might form the most dominant team in Canada right now.
The reigning Olympic team pursuit champions are unbeaten in three races this season, a feat they also achieved during the 2022 World Cup campaign.