Vito finishes on podium again
Created on Monday, 14 January 2013 Written by THE BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER STAFF
Louie Vito found himself in a familiar spot Saturday as he landed on the podium with his third-place finish in the first stop of the U.S. Grand Prix in Copper Mountain, Colo.
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In this photo provided by Copper Mountain Resort, Louie Vito competes at the FIS Snowboard World Cup Saturday in Copper Mountain, Colo. (AP PHOTO | TRIPP FAY) |
It was a world-class field as many of the top halfpipe riders in snowboarding competed in the initial event for the five-part Grand Prix series. At stake were Olympic qualifying points and 5 Star World Snowboard event points.
Nathan Johnstone of Australia won the halfpipe event with a 94.75. Luke Mitrani was second with a 92.75 and Vito was next with an 86.75.
“I’m glad I was on the podium today,” Vito said. “It just makes me want to do better for the rest of the season. I am happy for Luke, he rode so well today and it’s great for all of us to start our Olympic qualifying points at the Grand Prix.”
Vito’s run included a double crippler, a back 540 mute grab, back-to-back double corks and a front 1080 tail.
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