Brits Skiercross finals in LaaxCharlotte Bankes takes Gold again – this time on skis!
The skiers went head to head in a close battle at the Trespass Skiercross Championship on the third day of the BRITS 2010. But it was Andrew Longley and snowboarder Charlotte Bankes who shone through and went home with the gold medal and the glory.
In the men’s final - Andrew Longley – predominantly a freestyle skier - was first out of the start gates and maintained his lead down the challenging course to cross the finish line first and take the 2010 Trespass British Skiercross Championship Title. After a spectacular wipe-out on the first banked turn and another one just moments later, second and third place where left wide open. First to his feet and continuing down the course at top speed was Thomas Bankes, who placed first in the Monday’s Trespass Snowboardcross Championships, with third place going to Andrew Buckingham. Winner Andrew Longley said: “It’s been amazing to come back and win gold in the Skiercross. I compete in mogul skiing but I wanted to diversify so I’m really happy to have won.“
In the women’s final, 14-year old Charlotte Bankes; who won gold in the Snowboardcross Championships earlier in the week dominated. She made a great start out of the gates and increased her lead down the course to take her second gold. “I haven’t skied for two years to focus on my snowboarding but I thought I’d try the skiercross for fun and I’ve put a bit of practice in the last few months.”
Trespass British Skiercross Championship Results
Men Women
1st – Andrew Longley 1st – Charlotte Bankes
2nd –Thomas Bankes 2nd – Grace Lake
3rd – Andrew Buckingham 3rd – Becky Hammond
Don’t forget to check out the BRITS 2010 daily webcasts at www.brits10.com, where you will be able to review the Snowboard and Freeski action and après from the previous day’s competition.
The BRITS, which is part of the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour, would not be possible without its highly supportive sponsors: Giro, Animal, Trespass, SNO!zone, Cushe, Snow+Rock, Garmin, Eristoff & Red Bull. Demo partners: DC, Salomon, Ride, K2, Line and Volkl Ski’s. Media partners: Whitelines, Dark Summer, Skiclub.co.uk, Natives.co.uk, Metrosnow.co.uk, Extreme Sports Channel, Spiked and Snowboardclub.co.uk. Destination partners: Switzerland Tourism and Laax.
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Posted by Online Editor - Fri, 26/03/2010 - 12:31am
Charlotte Bankes takes Gold again – this time on skis!
The skiers went head to head in a close battle at the Trespass Skiercross Championship on the third day of the BRITS 2010. But it was Andrew Longley and snowboarder Charlotte Bankes who shone through and went home with the gold medal and the glory.
In the men’s final - Andrew Longley – predominantly a freestyle skier - was first out of the start gates and maintained his lead down the challenging course to cross the finish line first and take the 2010 Trespass British Skiercross Championship Title. After a spectacular wipe-out on the first banked turn and another one just moments later, second and third place where left wide open. First to his feet and continuing down the course at top speed was Thomas Bankes, who placed first in the Monday’s Trespass Snowboardcross Championships, with third place going to Andrew Buckingham. Winner Andrew Longley said: “It’s been amazing to come back and win gold in the Skiercross. I compete in mogul skiing but I wanted to diversify so I’m really happy to have won.“
In the women’s final, 14-year old Charlotte Bankes; who won gold in the Snowboardcross Championships earlier in the week dominated. She made a great start out of the gates and increased her lead down the course to take her second gold. “I haven’t skied for two years to focus on my snowboarding but I thought I’d try the skiercross for fun and I’ve put a bit of practice in the last few months.”
Trespass British Skiercross Championship Results
Men Women
1st – Andrew Longley 1st – Charlotte Bankes
2nd –Thomas Bankes 2nd – Grace Lake
3rd – Andrew Buckingham 3rd – Becky Hammond
Don’t forget to check out the BRITS 2010 daily webcasts at www.brits10.com, where you will be able to review the Snowboard and Freeski action and après from the previous day’s competition.
The BRITS, which is part of the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour, would not be possible without its highly supportive sponsors: Giro, Animal, Trespass, SNO!zone, Cushe, Snow+Rock, Garmin, Eristoff & Red Bull. Demo partners: DC, Salomon, Ride, K2, Line and Volkl Ski’s. Media partners: Whitelines, Dark Summer, Skiclub.co.uk, Natives.co.uk, Metrosnow.co.uk, Extreme Sports Channel, Spiked and Snowboardclub.co.uk. Destination partners: Switzerland Tourism and Laax.
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Giro Stamps its Mark on the BRITS Big Air!
Burton European Open 2010 Highlights from Laax