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British Rider Sascha Hamm Takes Silver in Freeride World Tour

Sascha Hamm Comes Second in Freeride World Tour First Stop in Courmayeur

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By James Fisher, Updated

Brit Sascha Hamm has come second in the first stop of the Freeride World Tour in Courmayeur Mont Blanc.

The snowboarder who is only the second Brit ever to compete on the tour charged down the face in Courmayeurย this morning and despite a tumble at the bottom of the run he finished second behind Sammy Luebke.ย 

The next stop of the tour will be begin on the 25th of January in Chamonix.

You'll find all the results from toady's event on the Official Freeride World Tour Website.

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