Reece Howden secured a gold medal at a ski cross competition held in Innichen, Italy, marking his second consecutive victory on the World Cup circuit. Hailing from Cultus Lake, B.C., Howden had triumphed just days earlier in Arosa, Switzerland, setting a new record as the men’s top World Cup winner with 20 career victories. Reflecting on his win in Innichen, Howden expressed gratitude for finding his “flow state” at the venue and emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and conserving energy on the challenging course.
Swiss competitors Alex Fiva and Tobias Baur claimed the silver and bronze medals, respectively, completing the podium. Canadian racer Jared Schmidt also reached the final but failed to finish the race. The World Cup ski cross event in Innichen will continue on Sunday, with CBC Sports streaming the races live starting at 6 a.m. ET. Viewers can access the CBC Sports broadcast schedule for details on how to watch the competition.
In an interview discussing his milestone 20th World Cup gold medal, Howden shared his thoughts on the victory. The talented skier from Cultus Lake, B.C., showcased his skills once again in the challenging terrain of Innichen, Italy, capturing the top spot in the World Cup ski cross race.