Rhys Howden won gold at the ski cross competition in Innichen, Italy, on Saturday, claiming his second consecutive World Cup gold medal.
The Cultus Lake, British Columbia native won the 20th gold medal of his career.
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Rhys Howden won gold at the ski cross competition in Innichen, Italy, on Saturday, claiming his second consecutive World Cup gold medal.
The win was the second in a row for Cultus Lake, BC native Howden, who won gold Tuesday in Arosa, Switzerland, to become the all-time men's leader in World Cup wins. Saturday's win brings his total career world championship wins to 20.
Swiss skiers Alex Fiva and Tobias Baur rounded out the podium, winning silver and bronze respectively.
Fellow Canadian Jared Schmidt also competed in the grand final but did not finish.
Reece Howden of Cultus Lake, British Columbia, won Saturday's Ski Cross World Cup race in Innichen, Italy.
The Ski Cross World Cup stop at Innichen continues Sunday with CBC Sports broadcasting live racing starting at 6 a.m. ET. Click here to view the CBC Sports broadcast schedule. for more information on when and where to watch.
Reece Howden of Cultus Lake, British Columbia, won Saturday's Ski Cross World Cup race in Innichen, Italy.
