American J.R. Celski and Charles Hamelin

Charles Hamelin: Hamelin overcame a weak start to win bronze in the 500-metre race behind winner Wu Dajing of China and American J.R. Celski on Saturday at the world short track speed skating championship. , according to CBC. "The four guys in that final were the four best 500-metre skaters in the world, so it was tough," said Hamelin, who was coming off a win in the 1,500-metre event on Friday. "I made a little mistake at the beginning. Charles Hamelin took another step toward the overall world championship title, but the bad luck goes on for Canada's relay team. The Ste-Julie, Que., skater cut to the outside in a desperate bid for the win and came close to catching Celski at the finish line with the large crowd at the Maruice Richard Arena in a frenzy. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.