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| Nov 28, 2008 |
| Huber Edges Szymkowiak in Skeleton WC Opener |
Mellisa Hollinsgworth of Canada won the bronze medal. Szymkowiak led by five hundredths over Huber after the first heat with a 58.75 clocking that set a track record. Hollingsworth was in third, .28 seconds back with a 59.03. But it was Huber who prevailed with a better second run, posting a 58.92 and a two heat winning total of 1:57.72. Szymkowiak slipped to 58.99 with the final run of the competition, and that left her two hundredths short of victory in 1:57.74. "My hard training during the off season worked out today," said Huber. "I'm hoping to be more consistent this season." Completing the top five were Hollingsworth, 1:58.38; defending World Cup Champion Katie Uhlaender of the USA, 1:58.60; and 2007 World Champion Noelle Pikus-Pace of the USA, 1:58.71.The Intersport FIBT women’s skeleton World Cup tour continues next Friday in Altenberg, Germany. |