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Sean Shuai (born November 20, 2006) is an American short track speed skater. [1]
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Sean Shuai (born November 20, 2006) is an American short track speed skater. [1]
Internationally, Sean is known for his explosive ability in the 500m. Sean made history at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics by becoming the first American to earn a gold in the 500 meter event at the Youth Olympics in an individual discipline. [2] [3] [4] The following race day, he won a silver medal in the mixed 2000m relay event [5] . At the junior level, he competed at the 2024 World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships and won a silver medal in the 500 meter event. [6]
Sean enjoys cars, video games, and running in his free time.
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Youth Olympic champions in short track speed skating – boys' 500 metres | |
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