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1st September 2010

New Zealands top alpine ski racers went head-to-head in their battle for the national giant slalom (GS) honours at the National Ski Championships today at Coronet Peak, skiing a challenging course.

Ben Griffin and Sarah Jarvis were crowned the Mens and Womens 2010 Champions respectively.

Ben Griffen on his way to 4th overall and top Kiwi finisher                                             Photo Michael Thomas

Griffin, of Ohakune, had another great giant slalom race and ended tied for fourth overall against the strong international field.  The strong field means that this race will likely once again be a low penatly points race.

The race was won by the Swedens Jon Olsson. Espen Lysdahl of Norway won the silver medal, while David Chodunsky of United States took out bronze.

Jon took time out from freeskiing and jumping cars to win a GS race and make some great points      Photo Michael Thomas

Jessica Lindell or Sweden, won gold in the Womens GS. Slovakias Veronika Zuzulova secured silver and Lotte Smiseth Sejersted of Norway secured bronze

Jessica Lindell- Vikarby, SWE,                                                                                                   Photo Michael Thomas

Whakapapas Sarah Jarvis secured the title of New Zealands Womens GS Champion.

Sarah Jarvis, NZE,                                                                                                                         Photo Michael Thomas

For complete race results, click here.