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Local skier Woodsy does Crosspool proud in Sochi

James Woods
Crosspool skier James Woods

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

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Crosspool skier flies flag for Team GB in Winter Olympics

Philip James supporting James Woods
Philip James supporting James Woods

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