GB Slalom Skier Billy Major Wins Award

27th February 2023

Last modified on July 19th, 2023

Major was awarded the Stifel Bibbo Award for the best advancement at the World Cup at Palisades Tahoe in California on Sunday.

He started 41st in the first run and went on to finish an impressive 18th.

Not only that, he had the third fastest second run to earn that top 20 spot.

Britain’s number one, Dave Ryding, finished just a few places above him in 16th.

Crowds at the World Cup Slalom, Palisades Tahoe 2023. Image © Emily Tidwell

The race ended in dramatic fashion.

The Greek skier AJ Ginnis initially placed first, but was disqualified after he was ruled to have straddled a gate at the top of the second run.

Alexander Steen Olsen and Timon Haugan, both from Norway, were first and second  respectively.

Albert Popov of Bulgaria and Clement Noel of France tied for third place.