10/02/2014

Jones Wins First Sochi Olympics Medal For GB

Snowboarder Jenny Jones, 33, has won Britain's first medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Jones, who was fifth after her first run reached a gold medal position after an error free second run.

"Walking out on the podium was a fantastic experience," said Jones.

Snowboard slopestyle is making its debut at Sochi and its potential dangers were made clear when the Czech snowboarder Sarka Pancochova, one of the competitors took a heavy fall and split her helmet.

(CVS/CD)

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