title: Maxime Laoun
text: # Maxime Laoun
  
  Maxime Laoun (born August 12, 1996) is a Canadian short-track speed skater.
  
  ## Career
  
  ### Junior
  
  Laoun first represented Canada on the international stage at the 2014 World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships and competed for Canada at the 2015 and 2016 editions. Laoun's top placement came in 2016 when he finished fourth in the 500 metres event.
  
  ### Senior
  
  Laoun made his World Cup debut in 2018, helping Canada to a bronze medal in the 5000 metres relay at the Salt Lake City stop.
  
  In November 2019, Laoun was injured, suffering a triple fracture to his tibia and fibula, and underwent three surgeries and rehab to return to training in May 2020.
  
  On January 18, 2022, Laoun was named to Canada's 2022 Olympic team. Laoun won a gold medal as part of Canada's team in the 5000 m relay event.
  
  