Canadian snowboarder Brochu wins World Cup bronze in Bulgaria

Canada's Baptiste Brochu won bronze on Saturday at the World Cup snowboard cross event in Bansko, Bulgaria.

It was the first podium finish of the season for the Saguenay, Que. native, and his first since his gold medal in Veysonnaz, Switzerland last March.

Austria's Alessandro Haemmerle finished first, while Pierre Vaultier of France took second.