Rachelle Barbeau wins Bronze at Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

Rachelle Barbeau Bronze Medal

Soo Finnish Nordic skier Rachelle Barbeau competed at the Canada Winter Games held in Corner Brook, Newfoundland from March 1 to March 5.  Rachelle picked up a bronze medal for her 5km classic race.

Rachelle Barbeau 7.5 km classic race
Rachelle Barbeau 7.5 km classic race

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rachelle faced some challenging conditions for the 7.5 km race.  It was cold with high gusting winds and intermittent snowfall.  The track was very icy after rain from the previous day.

Rachelle Barbeau (right), Silver Medal 2.5km Classic
Rachelle Barbeau (right), Silver Medal 2.5km Classic