Departers James Crawford goes full throttle while celebrating his Kitzbühel victory

The first World Cup victory and then in the most prestigious race: James Crawford was the man of the day in Kitzbühel.

The Canadian celebrated his departure victory extensively accordingly. In the legendary “Londoner” there was no stopping Bryan Adams at the latest at the unofficial Canadian nationwide “Summer of ’69”. Crawford danced at the top and paid attention to good hydration with his companions:

Two Canadians on the podium

In addition to 27-year-old James Crawford, the Canadian team also had a driver for cheering: Cameron Alexander took 3rd place.

In the “Sandwich” of the Canadians, Alexis Monney was classified. With his second place, he ensured that after four double victories in the first four seasonal races, he was also on the podium in the fifth departure of the winter.

“It’s all a bit surreal,” said James Crawford in an interview with Canadian television before leaving for the celebrations. The team has worked hard in recent years and can now earn the fruits of this work. Colleague Cameron Alexander said: “We knew that we were able to do it. It is of course fantastic that it has just worked in Kitzbühel here in Kitzbühel. »

Successor of the “Crazy Canucks”

When asked about the “Londoner”, Crawford described the restaurant as an “iconic place”. He announced: «That could give a long night. It will be fun! ” He sure that Todd Brooker and Ken also knew how to celebrate a departure victory in Kitzbühel.

The triumph on Saturday was the first of a Canadian in the Hahnenkamm descent for over 40 years. At the beginning of the 1980s, the downhill troops named “Crazy Canucks” made music on the streak. From 1980 to 1983 Read, Steve Podborski (2) and Brooker celebrated four victories in a row for Canada. (R.A.M)

“Glitzer and Glamor” is not. Josh Allen was also given nothing. And that is precisely why the down -to -earth farmers’ boy fits perfectly with Buffalo – where he wants to finally end the long wait for a title.

For Josh Allen, this quarter -final was also a look into his own past. The 28-year-old quarterback led his Buffalo Bills to the 27:25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens and was lucky that his counterpart made Lamar Jackson two serious mistakes in the start phase. He lost the ball to the opposing defensive twice. In such a tight playoff game, the consequences are even greater. In the end, Jackson had to congratulate the Bills for everyone – just as it has had to congratulate the opponents again and again in recent years.