Gangwon 2024: Solid Start to Alpine Competition

Day two of the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games saw New Zealand begin its alpine competition with three athletes in action.

Ruby Fullerton was up first in the women’s Super-G at Jeongseong Ski Resort. The Auckland athlete clocking a time of 57.56s to finish 36th. 

“It was really fun, super fast. The snow was really good so I enjoyed it,” said Fullerton.

“I was a little cautious, I could’ve given it a little more but overall pretty happy.”

Teammate Charlotte Wiggins followed soon after, posting 57.39s to finished 34th.

“It was fun, I’m definitely happy. There was more I could’ve done but it was a good first run and now I’m ready for tomorrow where I’ll send it more.”

Hemi Meikle was the final Kiwi in action, contesting the men’s Super-G. The Wānaka athlete made some mistakes at the top of the course but finished strong in 55.23s to place 13^th.

“It was a nice course, the snow’s pretty soft but still good so it was really fun," said Meikle.

"I'm really looking forward to the rest of the races, that's a good start so just need to keep going."

All three athletes will compete in alpine combined on Monday, January 22nd.

Meanwhile, at the curling New Zealand put up some close ends but were ultimately outclassed by China, going down 9-1.

The curlers take on Nigeria tomorrow (January 22^nd).