Seiser Alm Italy – January 18th, 2020 – The world’s top Slopestyle athletes continue to defy gravity in Italy.
After qualifying in fourth last week, Elena Gaskell claimed a spot on the podium in Italy.
In a tight battle with American Caroline Claire Elena held strong and finished to claim third spot on the podium with a 79.68. Elena “couldn’t be more proud “of her first top 3 slope result.
Etienne Geoffrey Gagnon from the Yukon was the top Canadian male finishing in 6th. Recovering from a big crash earlier he got a 79 on his second run. “Next up some rest and powder skiing in Whistler before the Mammoth World Cup”.
Canadian Athletes competing in this FIS World Cup:
Men: Etienne Geoffroy Gagnon (6) Edouard Therriault (27) Noah Porter MacClennan (28) Mark Hendrickson (32)
Ladies: Elena Gaskell (3), Olivia Asselin (15)
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More information:
Sandra Haziza
sandra@freestylecanada.ski