(Berlin) - Humboldt Speed Skating Club alumni William Dutton hit the top step of the podium in Group B in the first win of his comeback from injury. Dutton was out of action for two weeks while recovering from a 12 stitch cut suffered in the men's 1000 in Calgary World Cup action.

Dutton's win was the 15th fastest 500 time on the first day of men's 500s in Berlin and matched his 15th in the first race of the season in Calgary. Dutton matched that 15th fastest placing again in his second 1000 since the injury. Dutton was the fastest Canadian of the day in the men's 1000 at Berlin.

Berlin was the last World Cup race before the Olympics in Sochi. It was also the last race for Canadian's before the Olympic trials in Calgary beginning December 28.

Dutton Hits the Podium at Astana World Cup

William Dutton hit the podium at the World Cup in Astana continuing his remarkable come back from an injury suffered at the Calgary World Cup on November 10, 2013. Dutton fell and cut himself for 12 stitches during the men's 1000.

Dutton returned to the ice in Astana last week. In the first meet back from his injury Dutton finished 4th in the first Group 500 with the 18th best time overall. He finished third and hit the podium in the second Group B 500 with a time that was 20th overall.

In the 1000 Dutton finished 4th in B Group with a time that placed him 19th overall. He was the second fastest Canadian behind Denny Morrison.

Dutton Injured in World Cup 1000

Humboldt Speed Skating Club member and Canadian World Cup speed skater William Dutton crashed into the mats suffering 12 stitch during the men's 1000 meter race Saturday November 9, 2013. Dutton who finished second in the Canadian Fall World Cup trials 500 and 1000 was forced to miss the remainder of the Calgary World Cup.