His family. (ici.radio-canada.ca, 11 May 2021)

In November 2019 he suffered a triple fracture of the tibia and a fractured fibula in his leg in a training accident. He underwent three operations and also suffered vasovagal syncope [a loss of consciousness brought on by triggers or emotional stress] following one of the surgeries. He began training again in May 2020 and returned to competition at the 2021 World Championships in Dordrecht, Netherlands. (journaldequebec.com, 03 Mar 2021; journaldemontreal.com, 28 Nov 2019)

He was forced to end his 2017/18 season early after sustaining an ankle injury. (maximelaoun.com, 13 Aug 2018)

To compete at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. (journalmetro.com, 02 Mar 2022)

Winning gold in the 5000m relay at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. (journalmetro.com, 02 Mar 2022)

TURNING POINT
He changed his approach to the sport after suffering a broken leg in November 2019. "My injury changed my perception and I understood the importance of small details, food, sleep, recovery. I have changed too, from a mental point of view. The pressure eased and I finally realised that if I'm not having fun, it is useless. I even think I'm a better skater than before my injury, which was really a turning point for me. Thanks to all that, I understood what it was like to be an elite athlete." (journaltime.org, 05 Mar 2021)

He has competed in golf at provincial junior level in Quebec, Canada. (maximelaoun.com, 13 Aug 2018)

He is superstitious about the clothes he wears when he races. (olympic.ca, 01 Mar 2022)