Brits in Winter action

[TeamGB 216]

Cornelius Kersten returns to action in the speed skating world cup in Herenveen this weekend. From what I understand, he can qualify for the world championships in a few weeks if he skates a fast enough time, currently 1:08.04 for the 1000m and 1:45.24 for the 1500m, although this would lower is other unqualified skaters meet those times. Whilst his PB's are both under that his form is a bit unknown, and Herenveen isn't the fastest track.

 

Elia Smeding is also competing but hasn't really shown enough form this season for being in the hunt for qualifying.

 

Both will be racing in the B-Division I presume so no live streaming.

[Grassmarket 4,249]

So much success we are unable to keep up, but at the US Cross Country NCAAs last weekend Joe Davies got a Second in Classic & a huge win in Freestyle.

 

And today in the World Cup Ski Slopestyle in Tignes, Kirsty Muir came back from a long injury for a win!

 

And Mia Brookes won the Snowboard Park & Pipe overall after a cancellation today.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cp3y2n99jqgo

[Rich 31]

And a bronze in the bobsleigh. It's been a very encouraging winter for the British team.

[Grassmarket 4,249]

British Team for the Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships next week.  Definitely some medals to come.

 

https://gbsnowsport.com/18-athlete-squad-named-for-st-moritz-engadin-freestyle-world-championships/

[Grassmarket 4,249]

Good news from the Curling.   had an up & down week, but eventually got to 7 wins and 5 losses, which is enough for a play-off place against  tomorrow AND an auto Q for the Olympics for Team   

 

Think they are the first official qualifiers.

Edited March 21, 2025 by Grassmarket

[Jon 59]

 are taking part in the Men’s Junior Curling World Championships. 
 

They’ve played 3 games so far and have a clean sheet:

 

 11 -  5

 7 -  3

 11 -  9

 

Upcoming fixtures:

26th Feb -  v

27th Feb -  v  and  v  

28th Feb -  v  

1 Mar -  v  and  v  

 

Edited Wednesday at 11:09 PM by Jon

[Jon 59]

 continue in good form at the Men’s Junior World Championships.

 

 9 -  3

 7 -  5

 4 -  6

 

Canada and Scotland sit at the top of the round robin standings with 5 wins and 1 loss apiece.