March 13, 2021 - 9:01 AM
SOLNECHNAYA DOLINA, Russia - Canadian Reece Howden continued his dominance of the World Cup ski cross circuit on Saturday.
The 22-year-old from Cultus Lake, B.C., got off to a fast start and held on to win his fourth World Cup race this season.
Howden, who had already clinched the overall title last month, beat silver medallist Ryo Sugai of Japan in the big final. Joos Berry of Switzerland took the bronze. After those first few heats I was a bit nervous, but as I made my way through it, the confidence came back and when I was sitting in the start gate of the big final, I was feeling so good I just sent it - and I m so happy with the result, Howden said.
Canada s Reece Howden wins Ski Cross World Cup in France
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Tue, Dec 22 2020 9:06 IST |
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Canada s Reece Howden wins Ski Cross World Cup in France.(courtesy: Xinhua news agency). Image Source: IANS News
Paris, Dec 22 : Canadian Reece Howden has clinched gold in the second race of the men s ski cross at the World Cup in Val Thorens, France.
Howden, 22, had finished second in the first race on Sunday. The champion at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics then improved his result by crossing the finish line first in the final on Monday, followed by Ryan Regez of Switzerland and host skier Francois Place, reports Xinhua news agency.
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