First Olympic ski cross gold medal to Canadian Ashleigh McIvor

Reigning world champion dominates the debut sport

The first Olympic champion in ski cross is a Canadian, Ashleigh McIvor of Whistler, B.C. The 26-year-old is the current reigning champion. Silver and bronze went to Norway’s Hedda Berntsen and Julie Jensen Brendengen, respectively. Her teammate Kelsey Serwa placed fifth after winning the small final.

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