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Reece Howden beats hometown favourite for 3rd ski cross victory of World Cup season

Reece Howden beats hometown favourite for 3rd ski cross victory of World Cup season


Canadian ski cross racer Reece Howden reached the medal podium for a second consecutive week, earning the victory Sunday over Italy’s Simone Deromedis in the men’s big final in Val di Fass, Italy.

Howden beat Japan’s Ryo Sugai across the finish line and took the final place on the podium last week in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, where Deromedis prevailed.

Sunday was the native of Cultus Lake, B.C.’s third win of the season and first since defeating Alex Fiva, of Switzerland in Innichen, Italy in late December. Deromedis was third that day.

Howden’s first gold medal of the season came earlier in December in Arosa, Switzerland.

Ryan Regez of Switzerland claimed bronze in Val di Fassa.

Edmonton’s Abby McEwen was fourth in the women’s big final on Sunday won by Jole Galli of Italy.

WATCH | Howden posts win over hometown favourite Deromedis in Italy:

Canada’s Reece Howden claims his 3rd World Cup ski cross win of the season

Reece Howden of Cultus Lake, B.C., captured Sunday’s World Cup ski cross race in Val di Fassa, Italy.