Thompson, Howden capture ski cross silver at Switzerland World Cup event

Canada's Marielle Thompson claimed a silver medal in the women's ski cross big final while teammate Reece Howden followed suit on the men's side on Monday in World Cup action in Arosa, Switzerland.

Thompson, from Whistler, B.C., duplicated her result from last Thursday's season opener in Val Thorens, France, where she was edged by Sweden's Sandra Naeslund in the final.

"Feels great to be back on the podium," a pleased Thompson told Alpine Canada. "I had good, fast starts all day except in the final, so hopefully I can bring some momentum to our next races in Innichen [Italy]."

Monday's performance was the 54th World Cup podium finish for Thompson, who earned Olympic silver in Beijing last February.

Naeslund picked up the victory again in Arosa while Daniela Maier of Germany rounded out the medal podium.

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Whistler's Marielle Thompson skis to a silver medal in Arosa

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Marielle Thompson of Whistler, B.C., won a ski cross silver medal at the FIS World Cup stop in Arosa, Switzerland.

Howden of Cultus Lake, B.C., rebounded on Monday after failing to reach the podium during the first leg of the World Cup.

Terence Tchiknavorian of France captured gold, with Sweden's David Mabaerg collected bronze.

"Found another gear today that I've been looking for," said Howden. "I really wish that I could've got the win but that's ski cross. The energy is high at these night races. Tonight, had a big crowd, it was a lot of fun."

The Innichen World Cup competition is scheduled for Dec. 21-22.

WATCH | Howden reaches podium for 1st time on young season:

B.C.'s Reece Howden earns ski cross silver medal in Arosa

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Duration 5:32

Reece Howden of Cultus Lake, B.C., won a ski cross silver medal at the FIS World Cup stop in Arosa, Switzerland.

Several of Canada's other ski teams are in action this week:

• Alpine men speed skiers, Val Gardena/Groeden, Italy: downhills Thursday and Saturday and super-G Friday.

• Men's tech racers, Alta Badia, Italy: Giant slalom Sunday and Monday.

• Para-alpine racers, Steinach am Brenner, Austria: Super-G on Wednesday and Thursday, with giant slalom slated for Friday and Saturday.

• Women alpine speed skiers, St. Moritz, Switzerland: Downhills Friday and Saturday and Sunday's super-G.