Dutton in Russia with Canadian team

(Tsjaliabinsk, Russia) Humboldt's William Dutton is skating as a member of team Canada in the first meet of this season's World Cup Speed skating. Dutton, a member of Humboldt Speed Skating Club is skating in the 500.

Dutton missed the end of the 2010-2011 season last year due to an injury to his achilles tendon. He cut his achilles tendon while practicing starts. His tendon was cut 15 percent through. The injury kept him on crutches and out training for two months. "I think I'm doing okay coming off a serious injury' he said.

Dutton will race in three meets in Russia, Kazahkstan, and Holland. The first race will be November 18 in Tsjaliabinsk.