Southland skier Elizabeth Reid wins NZ slalom titlesSUPPLIEDSouthland teenager Elizabeth Reid has won two national slalom skiing titles. "Two years ago I got very close to winning the slalom title but didn't quite get there." The James Hargest College student claimed the New Zealand open women's and under-21 slalom titles, along with third placings in the women's and under-21 giant slalom at the event at Coronet Peak near Queenstown. "It's an awesome feeling to finally win the title," said ReidREAD MORE: Southland skier Elizabeth Reid exceeds expectationsGoing into the meeting the Invercargill skier didn't have too much pressure on herself especially in the giant slalom on the first day of the competition. Hudson secured victory in the giant slalom from Grigg and Hudson.

Source: Stuff August 12, 2016 05:48 UTC