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 story of a 36-year-old man with autism and a passion for ski racing, and his dream-come-true of representing Canada at Special Olympics World Winter Games. In March 2025, Cory competed for Canada at the World Winter Games in Turin & Sestriere, Italy. And he won all 3 of his races, taking Gold in Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Super Giant Slalom! A 3 Time Olympic Gold Medalist!
Way to go Cory!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first medal!
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