Canada's Reece Howden, Marielle Thompson win World Cup ski cross gold in Italy
Two British Columbia residents were triumphant at the FIS Ski Cross World Cup in Italy on Saturday. Marielle Thompson of Whistler finished first in the women's race, while Reece Howden of Cultus Lake won on the men's side.
![Canada's Reece Howden, Marielle Thompson win World Cup ski cross gold in Italy](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7104199.1706969286!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/reece-howden-20012024.jpg)
![Canada's Reece Howden, seen in January, raced to first place at the ski cross World Cup on Saturday in Alleghe, Italy for his second gold medal of the season. A male skier is seen wearing race gear and holding the Canadian flag as he smiles. Members of the audience watch on behind him.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7104199.1706969286!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/reece-howden-20012024.jpg)
Two British Columbia residents were triumphant at the FIS Ski Cross World Cup in Italy on Saturday. Marielle Thompson of Whistler finished first in the women's race, while Reece Howden of Cultus Lake won on the men's side.