WATLES, Italy (January 16, 2016) – Tania Prymak (Goshen, NY) was the top American finisher in 12th in World Cup Skicross competition Saturday, matching the best World Cup finish ever for a U.S. woman.
“Being able to crack the top 15 on the World Cup level is a great accomplishment and moves me closer and closer to my career goals in Skicross,” Prymak said. “It's thrilling to have tied the U.S. woman's record, and now my goal is to break that record.”
Sweden’s Anna Holmlund was first, followed by France’s Alizee Baron in second and Austria’s Andrea Limbacher in third.
The top American finisher for the men was Brant Crossan, who finished 31st, and Tyler Wallasch was 42nd. The French men swept the podium with Jean Frederic Chapuis taking the victory, Sylvain Miallier was second and Jonas Devouassoux third.
The second race of the Watles event will take place at 13:00 CET on Suturday.
Live Streaming (times EST)
Sunday, Jan. 17
5:30 a.m. - Skicross, Watles - LIVE - NBC Sports Live Extra
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tania Prymak tied the best World Cup Skicross result by an American woman with her 12th-place finish.
QUOTES
Being able to crack the top 15 on the World Cup level is a great accomplishment and moves me closer and closer to my career goals in Skicross. It's thrilling to have tied the U.S. woman's record, and now my goal is to break that record.
I was really excited to get on the course today after some good training runs and a lively bib draw yesterday. The course here in Watles is a lot of fun, with many step up jumps, technical roller sections, a large negative and of course a huge final jump!
This season has gone really well for me so far and I can't wait to keep up this success in the remaining Worldl Cup races this season.
RESULTS
Women’s Skicross Results
Men’s Skicross Results
