Aussies shine at National Mogul Championships

30/8/2017

Britt Cox on her way to another gold medal and the National title at perisher: Photo: Josh Himbury

After an exceptional 2016/17 season Australia’s Moguls skiers have continued their fine form back home at the Australian Moguls Championships in Perisher with 2017 World Champion Britt Cox taking out the overall Ladies title after two separate days of competition and Canadian Mikael Kinsgbury winning the Mens.

With two men’s and women’s events held across the past two days, Matt Graham and Britt Cox both recorded wins as Australia claimed a total of four podium finishes in fields stacked with a host of medal contenders for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

Britt Cox finished with silver in the opening event behind world number two Perrine Laffont of France while Olivia Giaccio of the USA claimed the bronze. Aussies Madii Himbury claimed sixth, Nicole Parks was 14th and Taylah O’Neill did not finish.
 
After a stellar 2016/17 season which saw Cox win seven World Cup gold medals before claiming the top spot at the 2017 World Championships, she added another victory to her tally in Wednesday’s second and final event. Giaccio was again in the medals while rising Australian young gun Jakara Anthony won the bronze medal. Fellow Aussies O’Neill moved up to sixth with Himbury 10th and Parks failed to finish.
 
“I’m so happy, especially with the win today, but really happy with my performances over the last two days,” said Cox.
 
“I love competing in Australia and at the Nationals as it gives us a good chance to get back into comp mode midway through the year and see where we’re at.
 
“It was a really strong field of competition and I love having that pushing me. It’s awesome to have that level out here in Australia especially for the young kids to see and learn from.”

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