Dale Begg-Smith has retained his number one world ranking despite missing the podium by one place in a World Cup in Inawashiro. The Olympic champion extended his lead over nearest rival Guilbaut Colas by 26 points, the Frenchman only managing 11th place in the Japanese event. With two events remaining in the season, Begg-Smith leads the World Cup title chase on 384 points, 43 points clear of Colas.
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