The Dutch short-track team was eliminated from the relay repechage at the opening World Tour races in Vancouver after team leader Jens van ’t Wout fell. The relay team is the Olympic champion. Van ’t Wout did advance in his individual event, according to one report.

Ahead of the season, Van ’t Wout said he was targeting the Crystal Globe for the overall World Tour winner and intended to race more consistently. He had increased his weight during the summer as the team focused on strength training.