ALPE D’HUEZ, FRA (Wednesday, January 12, 2011) – Kelsey Serwa hailed the spirit within the Canadian team after claiming her first World Cup victory of the season Wednesday in France.
Serwa, of Kelowna, B.C., said although she took the glory with a first place finish in Alpe d’Huez, having the support of teammates including Olympic champion Ashleigh McIvor, who was third, has been a big part of her success this season.
"We like seeing each other do well," said Serwa, 21. "Every race so far we’ve been on the podium. It’s a reflection of how well we work together. Hopefully everyone gets their turn."
There were three Canadians in Wednesday’s semi-final, with Serwa and Whistler duo McIvor and Marielle Thompson all vying for a place in the final alongside Ophelie David, of France. Serwa and McIvor worked together to edge out their French rival and make it through. In the final, Serwa got off to a strong start and held on for the win. Switzerland’s Fanny Smith finished just ahead of McIvor in second and Germany’s Heidi Zacher was fourth.
Serwa is now second in the World Cup standings, 11 points behind Zacher. Smith is third in the standings and McIvor fourth.
"I’m on a pretty good roll now," said Serwa. "I know I can do it."
Thompson finished eighth Wednesday and Calgary’s Danielle Poleschuk was ninth.
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