Canada winter games freestyle skiing

Currently ranked 11th in the World Cup ranking, Leman has found some familiarity amid the uncertainty owing to the first World Cup race of the season taking place at Secret Garden in China on the Olympic course.

The Calgary native finished second on that occasion, back in November, and though he describes the course as a tight layout that encourages aggressive racing with little passing and lots of contact, his experience there leaves him feeling confident.

We know more or less what to expect with the course. Once the World Cup event has wrapped up, the Canadian racers will use the resort for their final pre-Olympic preparations as well.

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