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Zoe is British Champion Again

by isleofman.com 4th April 2009

Manx Snowboardcrosser Zoe Gillings has retained her British title.

In her final competition of the season held in Switzerland, she dominated from the start of the heats to the final never losing a race.

Zoe has enjoyed her most successful campaign to date coming fifth in the World Cup standings. She quailfied for four finals from the eight rounds.

She also won the German National Snowboardcross Championship.

At the British Championship, Zoe advised another Manx competitor - 13 year-old Jonny Chan.

In only his second race of his career, he qualified in second position for the final stages.

However, a crash with a fellow competitor in the first heat ended his hopes.

PICTURE - Zoe Gillings and Jonny Chan


Posted by isleofman.com
Saturday 4th, April 2009 08:56pm.

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