2015/2016 IBSF Parabobsled World Cup – Race 1

From Calgary, CAN

Canada scored it’s first para-sliding gold medal in Race 1 of the IBSF Parabobsled World Cup in Calgary.  Lonnie Bissonnette scored the fastest official runs in both heats to be the only pilot under 2:00.  The United States scored silver and bronze with Aaron Lanningham and Jason Sturm, while Australia had its best finish in sliding sports of the early 2015/2016 season with a fourth place finish by Mark Urquhart.

Results:

Pos Name Nation Run 1 Run 2 Total
1 Lonnie Bissonnette CAN 59.65 59.92 1:59.57
2 Aaron Lanninghan USA 60.63 60.18 2:00.81
3 Jason Sturm USA 60.39 60.86 2:01.25
4 Mark Urquhart AUS 60.87 60.88 2:01.75
5 Alvils Brants LAT 61.10 61.19 2:02.29
6 Corie Mapp GBR 60.84 61.63 2:02.47
7 Barry Schroeder USA 61.76 61.58 2:03.34
8 Joshua Merryman USA 61.25 62.19 2:03.44
9 Steven Jacobo USA 62.16 62.06 2:04.22
DSQ Dave Nicholls USA 59.23 60.44 DSQ