Podium Sweep for Canadian Men as World Cup Moguls Skiing Arrives in Quebec

Ste.-Adele (QC), Canada – The Canadian men’s mogul team made history on Saturday with an unprecedented podium sweep in World Cup freestyle ski action at Quebec’s Ski Mont Gabriel.n Combined with Jenn Heil’s second silver medal in as many events, it was a great day for Canadian skiers despite frigid temperatures. Winner Vincent Marquis of … Continue reading Podium Sweep for Canadian Men as World Cup Moguls Skiing Arrives in Quebec

Winter X Games 13: Shaun White Takes Top Honors in Snowboard Slopestyle

Aspen, CO – Shaun White is not accustomed to leading off an event, but after qualifying last in Snowboard Slopestyle at Winter X Games 13 in Aspen, that is exactly what he did on Saturday.n The disappointing qualifier may have been just the motivation White needed as he came away with Snowboard Slopestyle Men’s title … Continue reading Winter X Games 13: Shaun White Takes Top Honors in Snowboard Slopestyle

Winter X Games 13: Jacobellis Rides Away with Second Consecutive Women’s Snowboard Cross Win

Aspen, CO – Morning snow gave way to some light rain showers in Aspen Saturday afternoon, making for a slow and slushy Snowboarder X track. Conditions didn’t seem to affect Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT), however, as she won her second consecutive gold medal in the event at Winter X Games 13.n “This one feels … Continue reading Winter X Games 13: Jacobellis Rides Away with Second Consecutive Women’s Snowboard Cross Win

Winter X Games 13: A History Making Four-Peat for Holland in Snowboarder X

Aspen, CO – One hundred seconds: that’s how long it took for Nate Holland to make history, grabbing a record fourth consecutive gold medal in Men’s Snowboarder X Saturday at Winter X Games in Aspen.n “First and foremost, I am totally stoked, totally exhilarated, and so proud of myself that I was able to pull … Continue reading Winter X Games 13: A History Making Four-Peat for Holland in Snowboarder X

Winter X Games 13: Jones Takes Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle on Final Run

Aspen, CO – A jubilant Jenny Jones could hardly believe what she had just accomplished in the Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle. The pride of Great Britain trailed Spencer O’Brien going into the final run and knew she had to do something big to steal the top spot. And Jones did just that, sticking a front-side … … Continue reading Winter X Games 13: Jones Takes Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle on Final Run

Winter X Games 13: Segal Wins Inaugural Women’s Slopestyle Skiing

Aspen, CO – Anna Segal led off the Women’s Slopestyle Skiing contest Saturday at Winter X Games 13 in Aspen with a score of 85.00. Little did she know at the time, but that would be the best score of the day as she battled the course and the elements taking the gold in the … Continue reading Winter X Games 13: Segal Wins Inaugural Women’s Slopestyle Skiing

Winter X Games 13: Bright Grabs Gold in Women’s Snowboard SuperPipe

Aspen, CO – Throughout Winter X Games 13, the Women’s Snowboard SuperPipe belonged to Australian rider Torah Bright.n In the elimination round Bright set a Winter X Games scoring record of 97.66, and although she was not able to equal that mark, her score of 91.33 was enough to secure her the gold medal on … Continue reading Winter X Games 13: Bright Grabs Gold in Women’s Snowboard SuperPipe

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