Canada's Brendan Mackay competes during the men's World Cup freestyle ski halfpipe event in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Calgary's Brendan Mackay and Amy Fraser both earned silver medals in freestyle ski halfpipe World Cup action on Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Calgary’s Brendan Mackay and Amy Fraser both earned silver medals in freestyle ski halfpipe World Cup action on Thursday.
Mackay finished with a top score of 94.25 in the men’s competition.
American Alex Ferreira (96.50) claimed gold, while Finland’s Jon Sallinen (92.00) grabbed bronze.
Fellow Calgarian Andrew Longino placed sixth in the event with a high score of 85.25.
Fraser had a top of score of 89.25 on the women’s side.
China’s Eileen Gu, the reigning Olympic champion, struck gold with 93.25. Great Britain’s Zoe Atkin took bronze with a high score of 88.00.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 15, 2024.
