South Korean short track skater Choi Min-jeong won the women's 1,000m at the second World Tour event of the season, coming from behind to take the title, according to MBC 뉴스. The race was held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, Korean time.
MBC 뉴스 described the result as a comeback victory. OSEN reported that Choi passed three Canadian skaters on her way to the win and successfully defended her 1,000m title at the event. OSEN also noted that this is her last season representing the national team.
The win follows a strong opening day for Choi. Chosun Ilbo reported that she finished first in her heats across all of her events on the first day of the competition.
Choi's victory drew attention in Korean media partly because of her comment afterward. 뉴시스 quoted her saying, "Canada is maple syrup," a remark that played on her win over the Canadian challengers.
Coverage of the event has framed it around Choi's farewell season with the national team. OSEN asked whether she looked like a skater about to retire, while 경기일보 described her as racing in her usual style and picking up a second straight gold on the World Tour.
Choi remains one of the most decorated figures in Korean short track, and her results at this stage of her career have been a focus of domestic reporting.
The next World Tour stop will show whether Choi can carry the form into the rest of her final season.
