Wells Skis First Event At Winter Games

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Prince George, B.C. - Prince George skier, Alix Wells, finished in 17th spot in the Giant Slalom, her first of three events at the 2011 Winter Games in Halifax.

Gold and Silver went to Ontario, with BC's Kailee Darlington taking bronze. (photo at right shows Wells completing a run, courtesy of Team BC)

Wells, a 15-year-old who has been dividing her time between Prince George and Invermere for training this winter, will be competing in the Super Combined at Ski Wentworth later today.

In cross-country skiing, 21-year-old Matt Neumann will be lining up in a mass start for the 15km Classic race today.

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