Michel Daignault

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 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sport
Sport	Short track speed skating
Medal record Men's short track speed skating Representing Canada Olympic Games 1992 Albertville 5000 m relay World Championships 1984 Peterborough 5000 m relay 1984 Peterborough Overall 1985 Amsterdam 5000 m relay 1986 Chamonix 5000 m relay 1987 Montréal Overall 1989 Solihul Overall 1989 Solihul 5000 m relay 1990 Amsterdam 1000 m 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.

External links

• Michel Daignault at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
• Michel Daignault at the International Skating Union
• Michel Daigneault at The-Sports.org