2010 Olympic finalist Holly Crawford had a fifth place finish in the US Grand Prix series event at Copper Mountain, Colorado.

The AIS athlete executed her run in the final with little risk to move from seventh place after qualifications to fifth place in the final.

AIS team-mate Nathan Johnstone was also reserved with a ninth place finish in the final, against a very high quality men’s field.

Coach Ben Alexander, said afterwards: “the heavy snowfall made the pipe a challenge all day. I was pleased that both Holly and Nathan had complete runs in the final; a good start to the winter.”

Holly and Nathan will next compete at the Dew Tour series event in Breckenridge, Colarado, on December 16-19.

Results:

Men
1. Louie Vito (USA)
2. Luke Mitrani (USA)
3. Scotty Lago (USA)

9. Nathan Johnstone (AUS)

Women
1. Kaitlyn Farrington (USA)
2. Kelly Clark (USA)
3. Rana Okada (JPN)

5. Holly Crawford (AUS)