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Alexander, Boughner Claim Bronze Medals At Whistler Cup Skiing Competition

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 Apr, 2015 12:22 PM

WHISTLER, B.C. — Kyle Alexander of Whistler, B.C., and Toronto's Samantha Boughner captured bronze medals Friday in super G events at the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup ski event.

Norway's Mikkel Solbbaken won the men's event in one minute 7.96 seconds while compatriot Markus Fossland was second in 1:10.02. Alexander was third in 1:10.32.

''I knew the course really well so I was pleased to make it into the medals,'' said Alexander. ''It was a pretty bumpy ride skiing so late and I was a bit surprised I got on the podium.''

Griffen Copp of Oakville, Ont., finished fourth ahead of Jamie Casselman of Cranbrook, B.C.

Norway's Emma Aaseboe won the women's race in 1:12.94 while Australian Maddison Hoffman was second in 1:13.07. Boughner, 16, was next in 1:13.08.

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