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On the second day of the Canadian Single Distance Championships in Calgary, Lucas finished 6th in the 1000m as well as in the 5000m. In the 1000m, he crossed the finish line after 1:09.43, where Jamie Gregg finished first in 1:08.43, and in the 5000m Lucas stopped the clock at 6:39.96. Jordan Belchos was first in 6:30.88.

"Well, despite having that deep down desire to compete again it didn't necessarily mean I'd be in the clear. I had a close cross-over in the second lap of the 1000m that cost me a top 5 finish, and I just wasn't feeling as strong as I should have in the 5k with how quick it was after the 1000. It was quite an unfortunate day for me, but at the same time it will allow me to shift more of my focus on the 1500m at the Winter World Cups to finish the year off strong."

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