Davey found out yesterday afternoon that he would be racing in the debut of the Olympic Ski Cross event. This was just one day prior to the event. Unlike his competition, this meant Davey had zero training runs on the course until the day of the race. Having come off a recent 5th place finish at the X-Games, Davey was ready to show Canada and the world what he could do. 

A late start out of the gate in the first heat left Davey playing catch up in 4th position. Davey waited patiently and on the second to last feature he got his chance as the competitors in front of him got tangled up together, creating a near photo finish that put Davey through to the next round. 

Davey excelled out of the gate in the quarter-finals, claiming the second position and holding it all the way until the finish, moving him through to the semi-finals.

The semi-finals was a closer start leaving Davey battling for second spot. Davey’s speed was slowed down as the skier in 4th position attempted to pass. It was a fight to the finish but Davey was not able to make the final pass to move him on to the final round. 

A second place result in the small finals put Davey in 6th place to end the day. Up until yesterday Davey was only scheduled to fore-run the race and not even compete, representing his hometown of Whistler, BC, Canada. Today he put it all on the line and with almost no on-course training, he put his heart into it and showed everyone what a Canadian athlete is made of.

We’re all proud of you Davey!

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