Today, the Army Navy RAF and Australian defence forces went head to head in the Alpine Ski Slalom Finals. All services had two heats, with one run per heat. The condition were tough with over cast weather followed by heavy showers of snow. Once again the Army came out on top dominating Gold Silver and Bronze in the mens competition. The RAF saw Gold in the womens final followed by Army then RAF.
The Countess of Wessex watched BT Telemark Sprint Final & presented prizes with Mr Bob Seymour from BT - CSWSA's sponsor. Podium positions:
1st: Mne Angus Dobie, Royal Navy
2nd: 2Lt Stefan Hurst, Army
3rd: Maj Tiggs Chohan, Army
In between the two heats another event took place, the Sponsor Open Parallel Slalom where all the sponsors competed against each other. Joining them was Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex. HRH won her individual race but sadly her team lost their heat.
Photographer: Cpl Jamie Dudding RLC - Crown Copyright; HRH taking part in team relay, slalom. Pic courtesy of Media CSWSA.
Yesterday, I chatted via Twitter with Forces TV about media coverage from Meribel, and I asked if they would, perhaps, be able to do an interview with HRH. Today, to my amazement, I have received a kind message with a link to the interview done my Mr Jon Knighton - Sports editor of BFBS Forces TV! Now, that's the power of social media!
print screen of video, click on pic to view the interview with HRH at Forces TV website.
In the interview, HRH speaks about the CSWSA and Inter Services Snow Sports Championships. Also about the increased popularity of winter sports within the military and her love of snowboarding. Full Forces TV media coverage from Meribel can be found by clicking here. HRH admitted to trying the sport back in the day (exactly 20 years ago, but who's counting) you can even view images of Sophie snowboarding in St Moritz with thanks to Getty Images.
In the afternoon, The Countess of Wessex attended the President’s Lunch at the Coeur du Cristal Restaurant. HRH also watched The Bechtel Alpine Ski Slalom Final & presented prizes with Mr Ike Richardson.
Photographer: SAC Jack Welson - Crown Copyright; via CSWSA website
Mens International and British podium positions:
1st Capt Duncan White, Army
2nd WO Dougie MacPherson, Army
3rd Cpt Danny Rix, Army
Photographer: Cpl Jamie Dudding RLC - Crown Copyright, courtesy of Media CSWSA.
Ladies International and British podium positions:
1st Sqn Ldr Caitlin Wroe, RAF
2nd Capt Jen Kehoe, Army
3rd Flt Lt Claire Nixon, RAF
Photographer: SAC Jack Welson - Crown Copyright, courtesy of Media CSWSA.
In the evening, Her Royal Highness attended a Dinner at l’Orée du Bois.
5th February - Meribel, France
HRH The Countess of Wessex arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from France on the next day, 5th of February. There was no info on engagements during that day.
2016 Inter Services Snow Sports Championships in Meribel with HRH - 3rd & final Day of the visit
Rating: 4.5
Diposkan Oleh: sho fia
HRH admitted to trying the sport back in the day (exactly 20 years ago, but who's counting) you can even view images of Sophie snowboarding in St Moritz with thanks to Getty Images.
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