HAFJELL, Norway (Feb. 17, 2016) – Keely Cashman (Squaw Valley, CA, 16, National Training Group/Squaw Valley Ski Team) had another solid finish at the Winter Youth Olympic Games, taking 13th in Thursday’s slalom.
Aline Danioth of Switzerland grabbed her fourth YOG medal in four races, dominating the field by 1.59 seconds. Following Danioth was Ali Nullmeyer of Canada in second and Meta Hrovat of Slovenia in third.
Cashman has finished in the top 15 of each YOG event she has competed, taking 14th in giant slalom and 10th in super G.
“Keely has gained great experience from this amazing international championship against a strong field,” said women’s FIS NTG coach Thomas Erhard. “She has performed as one of the top two (in her age class) in all the races. She never gave up on tough courses with slick conditions, showing the fight it will take to progress!”
Modeled after the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games debuted its winter event in 2012 at Innsbruck, Austria. Held every four years, the Youth Olympic Winter Games feature more than 1,100 athletes aged 15 to 18, from around the world. Alpine events have included slalom, giant slalom, super G and alpine combined. The Games continue through February 21.
Next up for alpine racing, River Radamus (Edwards, CO) will go for a clean sweep of gold medals in Friday’s men’s slalom, followed by a parallel mixed team event on Saturday.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Keely Cashman finished 13th in the Youth Olympic Games slalom.
- The first run of giant slalom had 56 athletes from 48 different nations competing. There were nine different nations in the top 10.
- Cashman has been top 15 in each YOG event she has finished, taking 14th in giant slalom and 10th in super G.
- Alpine racing continues Friday with the men’s slalom, when River Radamus goes for a clean sweep of all alpine gold medals.
- Live broadcasts, event and daily highlights are available on the Youth Olympic Winter Games YouTube Channel.
QUOTES
Thomas Erhard – Women’s FIS NTG Coach
Keely has gained great experience from this amazing international championship against a strong field. She has performed as one of the top two YOB 99 in all the races. She never gave up on tough courses with slick conditions, showing the fight it will take to progress!
RESULTS
Women’s slalom