Alice Robinson. Photo / Getty
New Zealand ski racer Alice Robinson has been crowned Junior World Champion in Giant Slalom.
It is the first time a New Zealander has won a Junior World title in alpine ski racing.
The 17-year-old went in to last night's (NZT) race at the Alpine World Junior Ski Championships in
Val di Fassa, Italy as the world number-one U18 racer for ladies' GS.
"Winning is incredible," said Robinson. "I arrived in Val di Fassa with some good results in my last races and a good experience at the World Championships in Are, but I knew that there were some really strong athletes here. I tried to stay focused and to ski to the best of my ability. Being able to win in the first race at the Junior World Championships is really incredible."
Robinson has had a strong build up to the Junior World Championships with a win and a second-place finish at European Cup Giant Slaloms in Berchtesgaden, Germany on 9 and 10 February, followed by a 17th place finish at the senior World Championships in Are, Sweden last week.
