Reece Howden
Canada's Reece Howden claims 24th World Cup ski cross gold in Montafon
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Canada's Reece Howden secured his record-extending 24th World Cup ski cross gold medal on March 12 in Montafon, Austria, marking his sixth victory in 12 races this season. The win bolstered his lead in the overall standings with 843 points, 247 ahead of Italy's Simone Deromedis. Sweden's Sandra Naeslund also triumphed in the women's event, extending her record to 47 World Cup wins.
Canadian skier Reece Howden of Cultus Lake, B.C., won gold in the men's ski cross World Cup in Kopaonik, Serbia, on February 28, 2026, extending his record to 23 World Cup golds and leading the standings with 743 points. He dedicated the victory to teammate Kevin Drury, who earned silver in Friday's race despite a severe leg injury in a crash and announced his retirement.
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Canada's men's ski cross team was eliminated in the quarterfinals at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games due to challenging weather conditions. Reece Howden, the reigning World Cup champion, voiced strong frustration over the heavy snow and slow course. Italy claimed the top two spots in the event.