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13 Feb, 201414 Feb, 2014

Local skier Woodsy does Crosspool proud in Sochi

Crosspool’s James Woods skied through the pain to finish fifth in the men’s ski slopestyle final today at the Winter Olympics.

Woodsy picked up a hip injury in training which prevented him from competing to his full ability. Despite the injury, he scored an impressive 86.60 in his first run.

Well done James – you did us proud!

Sochi 2014: James Woods misses out on slopestyle medal for Britain

12 Feb, 201412 Feb, 2014

Crosspool’s James Woods due to compete in Winter Olympics on Thursday

Crosspool freeskier James Woods (photo: Euan Baxter)

Local freeskier James Woods will compete in Thursday morning’s Freestyle Skiing Men’s Ski Slopestyle event at the Winter Olympics.

There was concern on Friday after Woodsy picked up a hip injury and missed training earlier this week, but he is expected to take part on Thursday.

Qualification starts at 6:15am, with the final at 9:30am.

6 Feb, 20148 Feb, 2014

Crosspool skier flies flag for Team GB in Winter Olympics

The BBC reports on Crosspool-based freestyle skier James Woods who is getting ready to represent Team GB at the Winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia.

The article also looks at the demise of the now-closed Sheffield Ski Village.

Fire-hit Sheffield Ski Village produces Olympians

BBC Radio 4 documentary: Sheffield: City of Snowless Skies