Michel Daignault (born June 25, 1966) is a Canadian short track speed skater who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics and in the 1992 Winter Olympics. He is a two-time Overall World Champion, having won the titles in 1987 (shared) and 1989.

Michel Daignault
Personal information
Born (1966-06-25) June 25, 1966 (age 58)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sport
SportShort track speed skating
Medal record
Men's short track speed skating
Representing  Canada
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1992 Albertville 5000 m relay
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1984 Peterborough 5000 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Peterborough Overall
Silver medal – second place 1985 Amsterdam 5000 m relay
Silver medal – second place 1986 Chamonix 5000 m relay
Gold medal – first place 1987 Montréal Overall
Gold medal – first place 1989 Solihul Overall
Silver medal – second place 1989 Solihul 5000 m relay
Silver medal – second place 1990 Amsterdam 1000 m
Silver medal – second place 1990 Amsterdam 5000 m relay

He was born in Montreal, Quebec and is the older brother of Laurent Daignault.

In 1988 he competed in the first short track speed skating events at the Olympics when this sport was a demonstration sport. He was a member of the Canadian relay team which finished third in the 5000 metre relay competition. He also finished third in the 3000 metres event and second in the 1000 metres contest.

In 1992 he was a member of the Canadian relay team which won the silver medal in the 5000 metre relay competition. In the 1000 m event he finished eighth.

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