Samuel
Bureau

Speed skating athlete

Bio

Born in 2004, Samuel Bureau grew up in the Côte-Saint-Paul neighborhood of Montréal. He discovered short track speed skating at the age of 7 at the Gadbois recreation complex. Very quickly, this passion became central to his life.

Thirteen years later, he continues to pursue his dream at the Canadian National Short Track Training Center (CNCP), where he is starting his 4th year with the National A Team. He trains alongside the best athletes and coaches in the country, with a clear goal: representing Canada at the 2030 Olympic Games. His training schedule is intense—six days a week at the Maurice-Richard Arena, eleven months a year.

At the same time, Samuel is studying social sciences at Cégep de Maisonneuve. After his skating career, he hopes to pursue another calling: becoming a firefighter.

With Nxt G Physio, he wants to keep his body healthy, perform at the highest level, and optimize his recovery to stay ready for competitions, transition phases, and rest periods.

Moments clés de son parcours

– Started short track speed skating at age 7 at the Gadbois complex

– Québec Games (2018): triple bronze medalist in cycling (road and track)

– Québec Vice-Champion (2019) and Eastern Canadian Champion in the 500m

– Junior World Championships in Poland (2022): 7th in the 500m, 5th in relay

– Junior World Championships in Germany (2023): 4th in the world in the 500m, relay with Canadian record

– Junior Canadian Champion in the 1500m (2022) and multiple podiums at national championships

– Canadian Senior Championships (2023): silver medal in the 500m behind Steven Dubois

– International Invitational (2023): silver medal in the 1000m

– 2024-2025 season: podiums at the Dutch Open, Canadian Invitationals, and Canada Cups

– First long track experience (2024): 3rd in the 500m

Objectifs à venir

In the short term, Samuel is aiming for World Cups and a regular place among the world’s best. In the long term, his ultimate goal is clear: the 2030 Olympic Games.