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Alexandria Loutitt creates history for Canada in women's World Cup ski jumping

BY The Canadian Press, Jan 14, 2023 1:47 AM - REPORT AN ERROR

Alexandria Loutitt has reached unprecedented heights for a Canadian female ski jumped. (Photo - Alex Loutitt/Instagram)

Alexandria Loutitt has reached unprecedented heights for a Canadian female ski jumped.

The 19 year old from Calgary became the first Canadian to win a World Cup women's ski jump event, taking gold at a normal hill competition in Japan.

It's just the third time a Canadian ski jumper has won a World Cup event, and the first time in 40 years.

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