Olympic Champion Megan Duhamel Suspended by Skate Canada for Two WeeksCanadian figure skater Megan Duhamel, a 2018 Olympic gold medalist in the team event for pair skating, has been suspended from her role with Skate Canada. The national governing body issued a two-week suspension due to what it described as unethical actions directed toward another coach.
The suspension, which is effective immediately, removes Duhamel from her coaching and administrative duties within the organization for the duration of the penalty. The specific nature of the actions that led to the suspension has not been publicly detailed by Skate Canada.
Duhamel is a highly decorated athlete in Canadian figure skating history. Alongside her partner Eric Radford, she won the Olympic gold medal in the team event at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games. She is also a two-time World Champion in pair skating (2015, 2016) and a multiple-time Canadian national champion.
Following her competitive retirement, Duhamel transitioned into coaching and administrative roles within the sport. This suspension marks a significant disciplinary action against a prominent figure in Canadian skating.
Skate Canada has not issued a further public statement on the matter. The organization's code of conduct outlines expectations for professional behavior among its coaches and officials. The two-week duration suggests the suspension is a serious but not permanent removal from duties.