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Begg-Smith ninth as title chase narrows

Begg-Smith ninth as title chase narrows

AOC17 years ago

Dale Begg-Smith has finished in ninth place in a World Cup in Spicak-Marienbad, Czech Republic. Begg-Smith placed second in qualifying behind Alexandre Bilodeau of Canada, but went out in the first head-to-head round of the dual moguls competition to US skier Patrick Deneen, 14 points to 21.

Dale Begg-Smith has finished in ninth place in a World Cup in Spicak-Marienbad, Czech Republic. Begg-Smith placed second in qualifying behind Alexandre Bilodeau of Canada, but went out in the first head-to-head round of the dual moguls competition to US skier Patrick Deneen, 14 points to 21.

Guilbaut Colas of France won the event, and now trails Begg-Smith by just 15 points in the battle for the World Cup title.

The Australian sits on 439 points while Colas is on 424, with three events remaining in the season.

Ramone Cooper did not start, having flown back to Australia following the Inawashiro event two weeks ago.

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