NSWIS snowboarder Adam Lambert capped off the FIS World Cup season in style, with gold at the final event of the season in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada. The victory is Lambert’s second of his career, giving him four podium finishes for the season, and a career‑high second place World Cup ranking.
Lambert was in outstanding form throughout the day in Mont-Sainte-Anne, winning all of his heats to progress to the big final and set up a Crystal Globe showdown with German tour leader Leon Ulbricht, who held a 42‑point advantage heading into the race. To claim the World Cup title, Lambert needed to win the final and Ulbricht to be fourth.
The big final was a very tight final race where Lambert timed his run perfectly. Utilising his renowned drafting skills, he made his move into the lead in the lower section of the course and held on to cross the line first. Ulbricht finished second to secure the Crystal Globe with 435 ranking points, 22 ahead of Lambert on 413, while Canada’s Evan Bichon rounded out the podium in third.
“Today we had so much draft out of turn five, we were really trying to be in a certain place coming into the last turn, this kind of course suits my riding style,” said the 28‑year‑old Lambert from Jindabyne in the NSW Snowy Mountains.
“I couldn’t be happier today, this is exactly what I needed to do to have any shot at the Crystal Globe. Ulbricht managed to pull out second place which is incredible for him, I am just happy that I did exactly what I wanted, I can’t complain at all.”
Abbey Wilson recorded a personal‑best eighth place in the women’s event, narrowly missing advancement to the big final in her first career semi‑final appearance after a photo finish decided by centimetres.
Milano‑Cortina Olympic champion Josie Baff was unfortunately taken out in her quarter-final by French rider Julia Nirani-Pereira, who received a penalty. The result saw Baff finish ninth on the day and close the season ranked fourth overall on the World Cup standings. Teammate Mia Clift placed 15th in the event and ended the season ranked eighth.
Also competing in the men’s event was James Johnstone, who recorded a personal‑best 21st.
Lambert was in outstanding form throughout the day in Mont-Sainte-Anne, winning all of his heats to progress to the big final and set up a Crystal Globe showdown with German tour leader Leon Ulbricht, who held a 42‑point advantage heading into the race. To claim the World Cup title, Lambert needed to win the final and Ulbricht to be fourth.
The big final was a very tight final race where Lambert timed his run perfectly. Utilising his renowned drafting skills, he made his move into the lead in the lower section of the course and held on to cross the line first. Ulbricht finished second to secure the Crystal Globe with 435 ranking points, 22 ahead of Lambert on 413, while Canada’s Evan Bichon rounded out the podium in third.
“Today we had so much draft out of turn five, we were really trying to be in a certain place coming into the last turn, this kind of course suits my riding style,” said the 28‑year‑old Lambert from Jindabyne in the NSW Snowy Mountains.
“I couldn’t be happier today, this is exactly what I needed to do to have any shot at the Crystal Globe. Ulbricht managed to pull out second place which is incredible for him, I am just happy that I did exactly what I wanted, I can’t complain at all.”
Abbey Wilson recorded a personal‑best eighth place in the women’s event, narrowly missing advancement to the big final in her first career semi‑final appearance after a photo finish decided by centimetres.
Milano‑Cortina Olympic champion Josie Baff was unfortunately taken out in her quarter-final by French rider Julia Nirani-Pereira, who received a penalty. The result saw Baff finish ninth on the day and close the season ranked fourth overall on the World Cup standings. Teammate Mia Clift placed 15th in the event and ended the season ranked eighth.
Also competing in the men’s event was James Johnstone, who recorded a personal‑best 21st.
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