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| Sarah Freeman |
Sarah Freeman of Pincher Creek, Alberta finished in 5th place and took top Canadian honours at the Colorado Copper Mountain Nor-Am downhill on Thursday, November 6.
"I definitely would have been ecstatic with a podium finish today, but I'm happy with 5th after not finishing yesterday," said Freeman. I knew I had a good approach yesterday, so I went for the same thing today. I lost time when I had to make a bit of a saving maneuver near the bottom, which is not the fastest thing to do in downhill. It could have been a mental thing because it was in the same section where I missed the gate yesterday. I'm getting closer to where I know I can be."
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| Charley Field, Hallie MacLachlan, Sarah Freeman, Emma King, Sarah Elliot |
Head Coach of the BC Alpine Ski Association women's team Gregor Druzina is pleased with the promise his team is showing this early in the season. “I have to say, this was a much better day for Sarah Freeman, and we know she has the potential to be even better," said Druzina. "She had a great run yesterday - was in 3rd place until the last section when she missed a gate and didn’t finish. Today was even more promising. She came into the bottom section in second place, but a small mistake in the last few turns took some speed out of her. Sarah is working hard and getting technically stronger with every race. There’s still work to be done, but with the improvements we’ve been seeing, we look forward to winning some races this season."
"Also, I am very happy with the progress and performances of the younger BC Team women at these Copper Mountain downhill races (Charley Field, Emma King and Hallie MacLachlan). Even though the track is getting harder, bumpier and faster by the day, they are improving their skills and learning about timing, high speed turns, rollers, terrain changes, different sections, etc.. This is a fantastic speed venue here in Colorado and the BC girls are grateful for the opportunity to train and race with some of the best American women. Tomorrow we will try to make an even bigger impact on the USA national championship downhill race and then will travel back to Canada for the Nor-Ams at Panorama Mountain, where Stephanie Gartner and Sarah Elliot will rejoin the group.”
About BC Alpine
The B.C. Alpine Ski Association is the provincial governing body for alpine ski racing, overseeing its 31 member ski clubs. A member of Alpine Canada Alpin, BC Alpine’s mandate is to promote and lead competitive and non-competitive alpine skiing programs, govern and conduct alpine ski competitions, select and train members of high performance programs – including the BC Ski Team – and encourage and assist the formation of alpine ski clubs within British Columbia. Please visit us at www.bcalpine.com
Related link: 12/13 BC Team - BC Alpine unveils lineup of veterans and up-and-comers
Copper Mountain (USA) Nor-Am Cup Ladies' Downhill Top-10 and BC Results
1 8 RYAN Katie 1993 USA 1:45.92
2 16 GHENT Abby 1992 USA 1:46.54
3 13 WILES Jacqueline 1992 USA 1:47.30
4 12 MARSHALL Chelsea 1986 USA 1:47.33
5 20 FREEMAN Sarah 1992 CAN 1:47.39
6 14 MARNO Anna 1992 USA 1:47.61
7 28 HARTMAN Katie 1988 USA 1:47.63
8 15 DAVIES Tess 1991 CAN 1:47.80
9 22 IRWIN Katharine 1994 USA 1:48.76
10 17 MICHALIK Victoria 1993 CAN 1:49.05
18 33 FIELD Charley (Whistler Mountain Ski Club) 1995 CAN 1:49.66
22 39 KING Emma (Whistler Mountain Ski Club) 1995 CAN 1:50.11
32 42 MACLACHLAN Hallie (Fernie Alpine Ski Team) 1995 CAN 1:51.60
38 38 LEROUX Sofi (Whistler Mountain Ski Club) 1994 CAN 1:52.69
"Also, I am very happy with the progress and performances of the younger BC Team women at these Copper Mountain downhill races (Charley Field, Emma King and Hallie MacLachlan). Even though the track is getting harder, bumpier and faster by the day, they are improving their skills and learning about timing, high speed turns, rollers, terrain changes, different sections, etc.. This is a fantastic speed venue here in Colorado and the BC girls are grateful for the opportunity to train and race with some of the best American women. Tomorrow we will try to make an even bigger impact on the USA national championship downhill race and then will travel back to Canada for the Nor-Ams at Panorama Mountain, where Stephanie Gartner and Sarah Elliot will rejoin the group.”
About BC Alpine
The B.C. Alpine Ski Association is the provincial governing body for alpine ski racing, overseeing its 31 member ski clubs. A member of Alpine Canada Alpin, BC Alpine’s mandate is to promote and lead competitive and non-competitive alpine skiing programs, govern and conduct alpine ski competitions, select and train members of high performance programs – including the BC Ski Team – and encourage and assist the formation of alpine ski clubs within British Columbia. Please visit us at www.bcalpine.com
Related link: 12/13 BC Team - BC Alpine unveils lineup of veterans and up-and-comers
Copper Mountain (USA) Nor-Am Cup Ladies' Downhill Top-10 and BC Results
1 8 RYAN Katie 1993 USA 1:45.92
2 16 GHENT Abby 1992 USA 1:46.54
3 13 WILES Jacqueline 1992 USA 1:47.30
4 12 MARSHALL Chelsea 1986 USA 1:47.33
5 20 FREEMAN Sarah 1992 CAN 1:47.39
6 14 MARNO Anna 1992 USA 1:47.61
7 28 HARTMAN Katie 1988 USA 1:47.63
8 15 DAVIES Tess 1991 CAN 1:47.80
9 22 IRWIN Katharine 1994 USA 1:48.76
10 17 MICHALIK Victoria 1993 CAN 1:49.05
18 33 FIELD Charley (Whistler Mountain Ski Club) 1995 CAN 1:49.66
22 39 KING Emma (Whistler Mountain Ski Club) 1995 CAN 1:50.11
32 42 MACLACHLAN Hallie (Fernie Alpine Ski Team) 1995 CAN 1:51.60
38 38 LEROUX Sofi (Whistler Mountain Ski Club) 1994 CAN 1:52.69
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