By Canadian Press

Canada’s James Crawford wins downhill silver at World Cup stop in Aspen

Mar 4, 2023 | 1:42 PM

ASPEN, Colo. — Toronto skier James Crawford won a silver medal in men’s downhill at the World Cup stop in Aspen on Saturday.

Crawford, who won the super-G at the world championships last month in Courchevel, France, finished in a time of one minute 32.21 seconds and carved himself a spot between superstars Aleksander Aamodt Kilde of Norway and Marco Odermatt of Switzerland

Kilde, the World Cup downhill leader, won the race in a time of 1:31.60, while Odermatt, the overall World Cup leader, was third in 1:32.23.

It was Crawford’s third downhill podium finish this season, adding to the silver he won in Bormio, Italy and the bronze he claimed at Beaver Creek, Col. in December.

The World Cup event concludes tomorrow with the super-G.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 4, 2023.

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