Damon Hayler has finished in ninth place in the opening round of the snowboard cross World Cup in Chapelco, Argentina, after a tweaked knee in the round of 32 eliminated his chances of a podium result. Hayler had finished in second position in the qualifying round behind reigning World Cup champion Pierre Vaultier of France, but felt the knee go after landing flat on the final jump in his first head-to-head finals round.
The Australian Olympic Committee acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians.
The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport.
