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Loutitt becomes first Canadian to reach ski jumping’s Grand Prix Summer Series podium

Oct 7, 2023 | 2:39 PM

KLINGENTHAL, Germany — World champion ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt fell well short of a victory on Saturday but still managed to become the first Canadian to climb onto the overall podium in the Grand Prix Summer Series.

The 19-year-old Calgarian, who won bronze in four of the previous six Grand Prix events, sat in first place after posting the longest jump of the day at 139.9 metres in the opening round, but dropped to 25th after falling in her final attempt.

Slovenia’s Ema Klinec won the final Grand Prix event of the season, finishing ahead of compatriot Nika Kriznar, who claimed the overall title despite missing the top step of the podium for the first time all season.

Japan’s Sara Takanashi edged out Loutitt for second in the overall standings. Fellow Calgarian Abigail Strate finished sixth overall.