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18th August 2010

Day two of the Australia New Zealand Cup races at Coronet Peak saw the Canadians claiming the top three positions in the Mens slalom and two of the top three in the Womens slalom.

Meanwhile, Kiwi Sarah Jarvis finished a creditable fourth in the women's race, complementing the form she showed on Monday in the first race of the series.

Sarah Jarvis, New Zealand, places 4th at Coronet Peak     Photo Michael Thomas

"It's a fantastic result for Sarah in her quest for the Golden bib," said Snow Sports New Zealand Alpine Manager and ANC Committee member James Lazor.

Patrick Biggs, Canada, wins the Australia New Zealand Cup Slalom at Coronet Peak. Photo Michael Thomas

Patrick Biggs of the Canadian national team was first home with teammate David Donaldson second and fellow national team member Trevor White in third place. 

Winners (from left) David Donaldson (second), Canada, Patrick Biggs (first), Canada and Trevor White (third), Canada.Photo Michael Thomas

In the womens event Marie-Michele Gagnon of Canada took top honours, with Hailey Duke of the US second and Madison Irwin of Canada in third.

Marie-Michele Gagnon, Canada, wins the Australia New Zealand Cup Slalom Women FIS race at Coronet Peak, August 17, 2010. Photo Michael Thomas

The first New Zealander to finish in the mens event was Harrison Steedman in 10th place. New Zealand's top two men, Ben Griffin and Tim Cafe, did not finish the first run in difficult conditions.

Richard Murphy, head of Coronet Peak Race and Events Department, said the race came off without a hitch despite warm temperatures and limited visibility.

It was a great race run under difficult conditions," said Murphy.  "All credit to everyone who finished today."

Lazor expressed his gratitude to the team at  Coronet Peak for assisting the ANC series and staging a World class event.

"We'd never be able to have the quality races we have without the support of Coronet Peak," said Lazor.  "The whole team did a great job."