Thompson downs Maier again in final to win World Cup ski cross crown

Canada’s Marielle Thompson celebrates taking silver in the freestyle women’s ski cross during the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, in Zhangjiakou, China, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

VEYSONNAZ – Another day, another women’s World Cup ski cross win for Canadian Marielle Thompson.

Thompson, of Whistler, B.C., defeated Germany’s Daniela Maier to capture the women’s event. It marked the second time in as many days the two had squared off, with the Canadian winning both times.

Switzerland’s Fanny Smith was third ahead of India Sherret of Cranbrook, B.C.

Canada’s Marielle Thompson celebrates taking silver in the freestyle women’s ski cross during the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, in Zhangjiakou, China, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Thompson captured her 35th career World Cup victory.

In the men’s event, Ottawa’s Jared Schmidt was third.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 2, 2025.