Calgarians Loutitt, Strate capture historic World Cup ski-jumping silver medal
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It was a historic accomplishment Saturday for Canadian ski jumpers Alex Loutitt and Abigail Strate.
It was a historic accomplishment Saturday for Canadian ski jumpers Alex Loutitt and Abigail Strate.
The pair was second in a World Cup super team ski-jumping event, earning Canada it's first-ever medal in the competition. Loutitt and Strate, both of Calgary, compiled 709.7 points as each competitor took three jumps off the normal-sized hill.
Slovenia took first spot with 722.2 points while Austria finished third with a 697.0 points.
"It was totally a success,” said the 20-year-old Loutitt. "It is very special to be the first Canadians on the Super Team podium.
"That is super exciting."
A total of 13 countries began the competition, with the top eight after the second round taking one more jump each.
Canada was fourth following Strate's first attempt before Loutitt moved the team into third. Canada jumped between first and second over the next two heats.
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