Hi my name is Charles Hamelin and I’m a speed skater

Hello my name is…” is a series dedicated to learning more about some of Canada’s top winter athletes ahead of PyeongChang 2018.

Charles Hamelin is a four-time Olympic medallist in short track speed skating, most recently capturing gold in the 1500m at Sochi 2014.

Get to know the living legend of Canadian short track before PyeongChang 2018.

Team Canada - Winner Charles Hamelin of Canada celebrates winning the men's 1500m at the short track speed skating World Cup in Dresden, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Charles Hamelin

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Charles Hamelin of Canada, who won the gold medal in men’s 1500m short track speed skating smiles while standing on the podium during the medals ceremony at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Check out all of the athletes headed to PyeongChang 2018, in our Team Canada roster.