Aussie skiers compete in 36th Topolino event | Australian Olympic Committee

The 36th Trofeo Topolino children’s race has taken place in Panarotta, Italy. The Topolino race is regarded as the world’s leading children’s race, with many legendary Alpine skiers having competed in the event as children. Victorian skier Emily Bamford achieved the best result for Australia at the event, finishing in 15th place in the slalom. Alexandra Pilat from NSW also achieved a top 20 result, finishing in 17th place in the combi event.

The 36th Trofeo Topolino children’s race has taken place in Panarotta, Italy.

The Topolino race is regarded as the world’s leading children’s race, which many legendary Alpine skiers having competed in the event as children.

Victorian skier Emily Bamford achieved the best result for Australia at the event, finishing in 15th place in the slalom. Alexandra Pilat from NSW also achieved a top 20 result, finishing in 17th place in the combi event.

Our leading men’s result came from Luke Laidlaw in the slalom, finishing in 30th place.

Australia was represented by the following athletes:
Male: Bennet Norbury, Luke Laidlaw, Max Hennesey (Children’s 2 Category)
Female: Emily Bamford, Alexandra Pilat, Ewa Potoczny (Children’s 1 Category), Maddie McMahon, Elizabeth Pilat (Children’s 2 Category)

Children’s 1 Category (Under 12)
Children’s 2 Category (Under 14)