Sonjaa Schmidt becomes 1st Canadian woman to win U23 Nordic gold at world ski championships

Sonjaa Schmidt snatched gold during the final straight of the women's 1.2-kilometre Sprint Final Classic on Tuesday, beating out five competitors to cross the finish line first with a time of 2:35.82.

Sonjaa Schmidt becomes 1st Canadian woman to win U23 Nordic gold at world ski championships
A women's skier raises her right arm in victory.

Sonjaa Schmidt snatched gold during the final straight of the women's 1.2-kilometre Sprint Final Classic on Tuesday, beating out five competitors to cross the finish line first with a time of 2:35.82.