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Why this Ottawa dad is participating in the Olympics – and it’s not as an athlete

January 27, 2026

Jean Lamontagne, a longtime volunteer with the Ottawa Pacers Speed Skating Club, will be chief starter for all the men's short-track speed skating events at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.



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