Australian snowboard cross athletes Josie Baff and Adam Lambert from the Snowy Mountains shone brightly at the World Cup event over night, March 23, in Montafon, Austria, capturing two silver medals ahead of the World Championships. The impressive performances by the duo has created a buzz around the Australian snowboard cross team as they prepare to compete in the iconic St Moritz, Switzerland, next week.
Adam Lambert showcased his expertise in the individual event on Friday, advancing confidently through each round and securing a spot in the big-final. Facing a challenging line-up against French riders Loan Bozzolo, Aidan Chollet, and Merlin Surget, Lambert demonstrated his prowess by swiftly moving from mid-field to snag a second-place finish, marking his fifth World Cup podium. Bozzolo claimed victory, with Chollet and Surgent taking third and fourth positions, respectively.
Josie Baff also highlighted her stellar skills in her fourth big-final appearance of the season. She finished fourth in the women’s category, trailing behind French competitors Lea Casta and Julia Pereira de Sousa, along with Great Britain’s Charlotte Bankes, who took the top three spots.
The dynamic duo continued their success into Saturday’s mixed team event, securing a silver medal.
Despite a challenging start with Lambert finishing fourth in his heat, Baff displayed remarkable resilience. Her swift and skilful runs brought the team close to victory, ending in a tight finish against Team France 2. The Australian pair were mere three-hundredths of a second shy of first place.
PHOTO: Josie Baff and Adam Lambert take plenty of momentum with them on their way to St Moritz, Switzerland, next week CREDIT: Olympic Winter Institute Australia.
The World Championships in St Moritz will see Josie Baff, and Adam Lambert, alongside others representing Australia, aiming to build on this momentum and achieve further success on the global stage.