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Get in TouchCalgary, AB. (February 27, 2026)—In the first FIS Ski Cross World Cup race held in Kopaonik (SRB), Kevin Drury (Toronto, ON) raced to second place today for the 20th podium of his World Cup career in his 120th World Cup start.
On a warm winter day under a clear blue sky, Drury had a solid day of racing, placing first in one heat and second in the other two to reach the big final. The big final saw a collision involving all four racers and resulted in Drury being injured. Drury he was awarded second place, despite not finishing the race
Other Canadian men in action today were Reece Howden (Chilliwack, BC) in fourth, Kris Mahler (Canmore, AB) in 16th, and Jared Schmidt (Ottawa, ON) in 19th.
Hannah Schmidt (Ottawa, ON) led the Canadian women with a fourth place finish, just ahead of Marielle Thompson (Whistler, BC) who won the small final to place fifth on the day and Tiana Gairns (Prince George, BC) in 15th.
Next races: (link)
Ski cross race again in Kopaonik (SRB) on February 28
Women race SG in Soldeu (AND) on February 28 and March 1
Men are in Garmisch Partenkirchen (GER) for DH and SG February 28 and March 1
Para alpine compete in the Paralympic Winter Games March 6 through 15
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