Canadian Maelle Ricker, the world's top-ranked rider, has won the ladies' snowboard cross final at Cypress Mountain.
Ricker, who was top-ranked on the World Cup circuit heading into the Games, narrowly qualified for the finals Tuesday advancing only on the strength of her second qualifying run.
The 31-year-old Vancouver-native blew out of the course during her first run and did not secure a competitive time.
Ricker wins gold in snowboard cross final
Ricker, who was top-ranked on the World Cup circuit heading into the Games, narrowly qualified for the finals Tuesday advancing only on the strength of her second qualifying run.
The 31-year-old Vancouver-native blew out of the course during her first run and did not secure a competitive time.
Ricker wins gold in snowboard cross final