Reece Howden clinched a gold medal at a ski cross competition in Innichen, Italy, marking his second consecutive victory on the World Cup circuit. The triumph in Innichen followed his recent gold in Arosa, Switzerland, where he surpassed the men’s all-time record for World Cup wins. With this latest win, Howden has now accumulated a total of 20 career World Cup victories.
Expressing his gratitude for his performance, Howden mentioned, “Grateful for the flow state that I seem to find here in Innichen.” He emphasized the importance of maintaining speed and focus while navigating the challenging course, advising fellow racers to conserve energy strategically.
The podium was completed by Swiss skiers Alex Fiva and Tobias Baur, who secured the silver and bronze medals, respectively. Another Canadian contender, Jared Schmidt, was part of the final race but did not finish.
The World Cup ski cross event in Innichen will continue on Sunday, with CBC Sports offering live stream coverage starting at 6 a.m. ET. Viewers can refer to the CBC Sports broadcast schedule for details on watching the races.
In a separate interview, Howden shared his thoughts on achieving his 20th World Cup gold medal. The skier from Cultus Lake, B.C., reflected on his success in the race held in Italy.
