FORMIGAL, SPA (February 26th, 2007) – Two Canadians cracked the top 10 as the Ladies downhill events were held at the World Junior Alpine Ski Championships today in Formigal, SPA.
Canadian national downhill champion Larisa Yurkiw (Owen Sound, ON) led the way finishing eighth followed closely by first-year 2010 Acceleration Team member Kelly McBroom (Canmore, AB) in tenth
In the J1 category (15 & 16 year-old’s), Tess Davies (Canmore, AB) narrowly missed out on the ladies podium, finishing in fourth spot.
“We’re happy with three top 10’s. You come here for medals obviously but when you’re top 10 in the world it shows that you are right in there,” said ACA National development director Mark Sharp.
Slovenia’s Ilka Stuhec won today’s Ladies event .
Sharp said he was pleased with the overall performance by the Canadians.
“They all did their job and definitely charged down the mountain, showing that they belong, Larisa has proven that she is one of the best young downhill ski racers in Canada and she was very aggressive today,” Sharp said.
“The same can be said for Kelly. Her result is a huge confidence boost and that’s going to feel good for her. We’re proud of them all,” he added.
FORMIGAL, SPA – FEB. 26TH, 2008 – DOWNHIL – LADIES
1 | 3 | STUHEC Ilka | 1990 | SLO | 1:50.13 |
2 | 7 | GUT Lara | 1991 | SUI | 1:50.73 |
3 | 21 | REBENSBURG Viktoria | 1989 | GER | 1:51.17 |
4 | 6 | FENNINGER Anna | 1989 | AUT | 1:51.38 |
5 | 2 | MIKLOS Edith | 1988 | ROU | 1:51.73 |
6 | 18 | STIEPEL Isabelle | 1990 | GER | 1:52.08 |
7 | 14 | PELLISSIER Marion | 1988 | FRA | 1:52.13 |
8 | 5 | YURKIW Larisa | 1988 | CAN | 1:52.31 |
9 | 16 | MCKENNIS Alice | 1989 | USA | 1:52.56 |
10 | 11 | MCBROOM Kelly | 1989 | CAN | 1:52.70 |
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28 | 40 | IRWIN Stephanie | 1990 | CAN | 1:55.33 |
38 | 58 | DAVIES Tess | 1991 | CAN | 1:57.86 |
40 | 22 | SIMMERLING Georgia | 1989 | CAN | 1:58.41 |
Did not finish: PHELAN Brittany (CAN)
For complete results: http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/610.html?sector=AL&raceid=50812
2008 WORLD JUNIOR ALPINE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
SHEDULE OF EVENTS
27.02.2008 | Formigal | SPA | Slalom | M | WJC |
27.02.2008 | Formigal | SPA | Downhill | L | WJC |
28.02.2008 | Formigal | SPA | Super G | M | WJC |
28.02.2008 | Formigal | SPA | Slalom | L | WJC |
29.02.2008 | Formigal | SPA | Giant Slalom | M | WJC |
29.02.2008 | Formigal | SPA | Giant Slalom | L | WJC |
ABOUT THE 2008 FIS WORLD JUNIOR ALPINE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
Canada has sent 16 of the nation’s most talented young ski racers to the 2008 FIS World Junior Alpine Ski Championships taking place in Formigal, SPA from February 23rd to 29th. There is a long and proud history of Canadian medalists at the World Junior Championships which involve athletes who are 19 year’s old and under competing for Men’s and Ladies downhill, super G, giant slalom and slalom titles.
“Best in the world… at every level”