Swensson claims first career World Cup podium in Val Thorens

By Published On: December 20th, 2012Comments Off on Swensson claims first career World Cup podium in Val Thorens

Team USA Ski Cross athlete Joe Swensson battled multiple race delays and blizzard conditions to capture the first Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup podium of his career with third in Val Thorens.

“I’m so pumped about the race,” said Swensson. “I really needed it because my first two (races this season) weren’t so hot. The course was long and had a little bit of everything in terms of terrain. My skis were flying today and I was able to get out in front most of the time. This was a great opportunity to prove to myself that I am capable of competing with the best of them.

Swensson’s previous best result was a 12th last February. His Teammate John Teller missed qualifying for the final and finished 40th. Switzerland’s Armin Niederer won the day with Canada’s Brady Leman in second.

The Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup continues Dec. 22-23 with back-to-back races in Innichen/San Candido, Italy.

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About the Author: Geoff Mintz

Geoff Mintz is a former alpine ski racer who cut his teeth at Ragged Mountain and Waterville Valley, N.H. After graduating from Holderness and UVM, he relocated to Colorado, where he worked on the hill prior to pursuing a career in journalism. Mintz served as associate editor for Ski Racing Media from 2011 to 2015. He later reconnected with his local roots to manage all marketing and communications for Ski & Snowboard Club Vail before resuming work at SRM as editor-in-chief.