Quebec’s Eliot Grondin takes home gold at snowboard cross World Cup
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy – Eliot Grondin took home the gold medal in snowboard cross at the FIS World Cup on Saturday.
The Quebec native won all four of his races to take home his fifth gold of the season, while also finishing with the fastest qualifying time (38.60).
American Jake Vedder finished with silver, while Australian Jarry Hughes rounded out the top three.
Grondin sits atop the leader board after netting two back-to-back silver medals in World Cup snowboard cross action in Spain last week.
The 22-year-old also won a bronze medal earlier this season.
Victoria’s Meryeta O’Dine finished 11th on the women’s side, making the quarterfinals with a time of 41.99.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 9, 2024.
News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.