By Canadian Press

Canada’s Schmidt wins World Cup ski cross gold, Sherret takes bronze

Jan 16, 2025 | 7:02 AM

SCHLADMING — Hannah Schmidt won ski cross gold to lead a two-medal day for Canada at the Reiteralm World Cup.

Schmidt, from Ottawa, finished ahead of Switzerland’s Fanny Smith in the women’s final.

India Sherret of Cranbrook, B.C., took the bronze.

Courtney Hoffos of Windermere, B.C., won the small final to finish fifth.

Germany’s Florian Wilmsmann won the men’s race. Toronto’s Kevin Drury was the top Canadian in 11th place.

dry winter

Mountain snowpack levels increase on Vancouver Island, but still lowest in the province

3h ago

construction pace

National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC

8h ago

covenant set

Water use limits set for planned Nanaimo data centre

10h ago

Another round of men’s and women’s races is scheduled for Friday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 16, 2025.

The Canadian Press