Cory earned a Bronze Medal in Giant Slalom in the top division of the Advanced Group today at Marmot Basin near Jasper, Alberta in Special Olympics' National Winter Games.
After a little slip in his first run, he was in fourth position but nailed a great 2nd run, improved his time by 2 seconds, and jumped ahead onto a spot on the podium.
The current World Champion from Quebec grabbed the gold medal - as we expected - and another excellent ski racer from Ontario took the silver. Tomorrow is the Super G, then slalom in the afternoon, so we'll update again tomorrow night.
The 16-year story of a 35-year-old man with autism who has a passion for ski racing, and his dream-come-true of representing Canada at Special Olympics World Winter Games. In February 2020, Cory qualified for Team Canada and was due to compete at Special Olympics' World Winter Games in Russia in January 2023. Those Games have been cancelled. The next World Winter Games are to be held in Italy in 2025. Come along and Race With Cory!
1 comment:
Way to go Cory!
Congratulations on your first medal!
From Debbie & Diane
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