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17th August 2010

The US Men's national ski team secured all three top places at the Australia New Zealand Cup Giant Slalom Mens Continental Cup race held at Coronet Peak.

Warner Nickerson, USA, in action winning the Australia New Zealand Giant Slalom Men'a FIS race at Coronet Peak.  Photo Michael Thomas

Warner Nickerson (USA) took first place honours with Ted Ligety (USA) second and Bode Miller (USA) third.  Ben Griffin (NZE) was the first New Zealander home in ninth place. 

Ben Griffin, New Zealand, places ninth in the Australia New Zealand Giant Slalom  Photo Michael Thomas

Ted Ligety, USA, takes second   Photo Michael Thomas

Bodie Miller, USA, places third Photo Michael Thomas

In the Womens race, the Canadians took the top two positions with Marie-Pier Prefontaine in first place and Marie-Michele Gagnon in second.  Norways Chloe Margrethe Fausa came third.  The first New Zealand woman home was Sarah Jarvis in ninth place while Queenstowns Taylor Rapley finished thirteenth.

Winner of the event, Marie-Pier Prefontaine, Canada,  Photo Michael Thomas

Top Kiwi competitor Sarah Jarvis, New Zealand, competes in the Australia New Zealand Giant Slalom Women FIS race at Coronet Peak, August 16, 2010. Photo Michael Thomas

Race and Events Head of Department at Coronet Peak, Richard Murphy, said the race was incredibly exciting and the crowd was phenomenal. He urged people to take the opportunity to watch the competitors in action.
 
The side of the race track was packed, it made for great viewing. This was a World Cup Field that raced at Coronet Peak today, said Mr. Murphy. This really is an amazing opportunity for people to come and see the worlds best alpine ski racers in action.

Racing continues tomorrow with the Mens and Womens ANC Slalom races at the Rocky Gully Race Training Arena at Coronet Peak.

For full race results, click below:

Women's Results
Men's Results