Sunday, 4 May 2025

Sister act produces podium finishes in Slovenia

    1. Regions
    2. Wanaka

    Isabel Watterson, 15, on the Kranjska Gora slopes in Slovenia. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
    Isabel Watterson, 15, on the Kranjska Gora slopes in Slovenia. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
    Two Wānaka sisters have brought home big wins from the World Cup course in Slovenia.

    Mathilda, 17, and Isabel Watterson, 15, returned from the Kranjska Gora slopes last month, after making several podiums in the junior and children’s races.

    Mathilda won the Slovenian National Junior Championships giant slalom (GS), and then went on to place second in GS racing in Rogla, Slovenia.

    Isabel made several podiums in International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) children’s races where the best youth athletes from around the world compete.

    Mathilda Watterson, 17, takes on the Slovenian slopes with determination.
    Mathilda Watterson, 17, takes on the Slovenian slopes with determination.
    For her last month in Europe, she was focusing on preparing for FIS racing which begins with her first races at the Wānaka FIS Tech Series to be held at Cardrona.

    After a few weeks resting, the sisters are now beginning their main fitness block of the year leading into the New Zealand winter season.

    The pair would be spending a lot of time on the local bike tracks and in the gym.

    They have been fortunate to have support from NRG Wānaka, Skeggs Otago, Sargood Bequest, Buzz Supplements, Mountain Adventure NZ and the Wānaka Snowsports Club.

    — APL