Henry Townshend strikes gold for USA in Men’s Freeski Slopestyle at Winter Youth Olympics Gangwon 2024
  • Title Henry Townshend strikes gold for USA in Men’s Freeski Slopestyle at Winter Youth Olympics Gangwon 2024
  • Publication Date 25th January 2024
  • Languages EN
  • Location Welli Hilli Park Ski Resort, Hoengseong, Gangwon Province, Republic of Korea
  • Press Release
  • Description

    Henry Townshend won the second gold medal for the United States at Winter Youth Olympics (YOG) Gangwon 2024 with victory in the Freeski Slopestyle. The 17-year-old from Utah put down his winning run on his first attempt - and no-one could beat his score of 90.25. Olly Nicholls (JPN) came closest with his final run when he scored 85.75 with Jaakko Koskinen (FIN) taking bronze.
  • Games Edition Gangwon 2024 (YOG)
  • Sport Skiing
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