The British Ski Cross team headed to Sierra Nevada, Spain for the latest World
Cup this season. Training is paying off as the team recorded their most
successful results of the season. The team travelled alone with no support staff
unlike all the other nations, but they didn't let this affect their performances
and professional attitudes.
Seasons best performances from the athletes with Emily Sarsfield, 24 narrowly
missing out on the final heats finishing in 17th position. A day of mixed
emotions for Emily as her time on the board suggested she was 16th (meaning she
makes the final heats), however official timings placed her 17th, she later
learnt an athlete had been disqualified placing her 16th, then at the last moment
before the race the girl was re-instated leaving Emily 17th and out of the
finals. "It was a tough day today with so many ups and downs, I really wanted to
make the 16 to show what I can do, but there's always next time" Emily
explained. Sarah Sauvey, 24 also had her best result of the season finishing
18th and Angus Morison, 26 placed 42nd.
The following day Sierra Nevada held a FIS race, Sarsfield again skied strong
winning the small final and placing 5th, Sauvey finished 8th and Morison 24th.
The British Ski Cross team are currently preparing for the next World Cup in
Grindlewald, Switzerland where they hope to see some more great results.
