Marielle Thompson cruises to 3rd straight World Cup ski cross gold medal

Marielle Thompson swept away her competition this weekend at a World Cup ski cross event in Bakuriani, Georgia, claiming gold in the women's big final on Sunday. The 2014 Olympic champion from Whistler, B.C., is now on a streak of three consecutive wins and has won gold in four of the last five World Cup events this season.

Marielle Thompson cruises to 3rd straight World Cup ski cross gold medal
A women's ski cross racer - wearing a black and red ski suit with green bib. black helmet, green skis, and reflective blue goggles - navigates a hard turn.

Marielle Thompson swept away her competition this weekend at a World Cup ski cross event in Bakuriani, Georgia, claiming gold in the women's big final on Sunday. The 2014 Olympic champion from Whistler, B.C., is now on a streak of three consecutive wins and has won gold in four of the last five World Cup events this season.