Jindabyne local and New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) athlete, Adam Lambert achieved a remarkable result over the weekend, securing a silver medal in the Snowboard Cross World Cup event, marking his first podium finish of the season. The 27-year-old snowboarder from the Snowy Mountains demonstrated exceptional skill and determination in a fiercely competitive field at the Gudauri resort, Georgia.
PHOTO: Eliot Grondin (left), Elias Leitner (Centre) Adam Lambert (right) CREDIT: NSWIS
Under sunny skies, Lambert showed grit and expertise by advancing through the round of 32, quarter-final, and semi-final, ultimately reaching the big-final medal round. In a thrilling race, Lambert maintained a strong position throughout, narrowly overtaking the challenges posed by riders Eliot Grondin from Canada and Elias Leitner from Austria. Ultimately, Lambert clinched the second spot, finishing behind Austria’s Jakob Dusek.
“The men’s big final is always really competitive,” Lambert expressed to NSWIS after his spectacular performance. “I am thrilled with how I raced today. It’s always fun to reach the finals and compete among the best.”
The silver medal holds special significance for Lambert, as it represents his fourth World Cup podium, highlighting his consistent performance on the international stage. Lambert now moves to ninth in the standings following his silver medal.