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Sola said competing in the Whistler Cup was a cool experience as he walked in a parade with international athletes and made new friends. When it came to competing, he was focused, yet there to have fun.
Ana Large picked up bronze in the U14 ladies giant slalom. Anderson said she skied really well and it was a good way for her to finish. She placed 14th in the slalom race. Noa Rogers was fourth in the dual slalom and had a chance to win the giant slalom, but fell. Jaras Grant and Quinton Pearson also performed well starting near the end of the field and finishing in the 30 range. Blanka Gerloczy also had good performances.
The under-16 group of Isaac Athans, Devin Blaser, Tamatea Westby, Agatka Koczij and Kristen Anderson, who the coach called the warriors of Whistler had the toughest races in difficult conditions.
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