Sunday, January 08, 2006

Dale Begg-Smith has finished in ninth place in a World Cup in Mont Gabriel, Canada, with brother Jason the next best of the Australians in 28th place.

Jason's result was unfortunately just one spot away from delivering him the last of the three top 60 per cent of field results he needs to qualify for selection to the 2006 Olympic Games team.

The news was better for Manuela Berchtold, who missed a start in the women's final by two places, finishing 18th, but secured the third top 60 per cent result which qualifies her for Torino team selection.

Michael Robertson was in 29th place and Nick Fisher 37th.

The men's event was won by Canadian Andre Bilodeau, his first World Cup victory, while the women's gold went to Norwegian legend Kari Traa ahead of Jennifer Heil of Canada.


Courtesy OWI/Sportcom