Canada's Reece Howden wins World Cup ski cross gold in Italy
Canadian Reece Howden captured his second victory of the ski cross World Cup season on Saturday, crossing the finish line first in Alleghe, Italy. The 25-year-old now sits atop the men's ski cross standings.
![Canada's Reece Howden wins 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)
Canadian Reece Howden captured his second victory of the ski cross World Cup season on Saturday, crossing the finish line first in Alleghe, Italy. The 25-year-old now sits atop the men's ski cross standings.