Torah Bright has continued the defence of her 2007 Burton Open Series title by finishing second at the Burton European Open even in Laax, Switzerland.

In a field containing the world’s best female riders, Bright scored 88.33 points to go down narrowly to 2002 Olympic halfpipe champion Kelly Clark of the USA on 92.67 points. Rounding out the podium was 2006 Olympic halfpipe champion Hannah Teter, also of the USA, who scored 82.67 points.

In the men’s event, 2006 Olympic halfpipe champion Shaun White of the USA was edged out of first place by fellow countryman Kevin Peirce.

After three events of the Open Series, Torah Bright sits fourth on the overall standings with two events remaining.

Young Australian snowboarder Scott James also had success at the event, winning the youth division slopestyle and halfpipe events.

Courtesy OWI/Sportcom