Jacobellis wins at the snowboardcross World Cup in Valmalenco, Italy.
Friday was a strong day for U.S. Snowboarding as Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT) led the way for the women with a win
On the women's side, Jacobellis grabbed the top spot after dealing with some tough conditions over the week. Snow and wind caused the course to slow down during time trials but on the final race day the sun came out and the course sped up setting up making for a great day of racing.
"The course was pretty easy and straight forward" said Jacobellis. "The officials did a great job removing the snow off the course and it made the whole course flow together making it a beautiful day."
Following Jacobellis on the podium was Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic in second and Deborah Anthonioz of France rounded out the podium in third.
The riders now move onto Arosa, Switzerland for the final two World Cup competitions. Cheever will go into the Swiss resort with the yellow leader's bib and a shot at the World Cup title with a 400 point lead.
OFFICIAL RESULTS World Cup Valmalenco, Italy – March 18, 2011 Snowboardcross
Women 1. Lindsey Jacobellis, Stratton Mountain, VT 2. Eva Samkova, Czech Republic 3. Deborah Anthonioz, France - 10. Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, Girdwood, AK 19. Jenna Feldman, Linwood, NJ 23. Carrie Uren, Randle, WA
