Shortly after winning the first gold medal on Canadian soil, the host nation received another gift at the Olympic Games. Snowboard cross gold went to Canada's Maelle Ricker.
Ricker, the World's top ranked female boarder heading into the Games delivered for Canada. Maelle Ricker was able to beat long time rival Lindsey Jacobellis of the USA who missed a gate in the semi-finals.
Canadians watched the country's first gold medal of the games go to moguls skier Alexandre Bilodeau on day 3 of the Olympics. Today, Canadian's are celebrating again and realizing the benefit of the 'Own the Podium' program which pumped millions into Canadian athletics in preparation for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Even sweeter for Ricker, is that she won Gold in her home city. Ricker who is 31, was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
In a fall filled snowboard cross, Maelle Ricker was able to avoid the many crashes of the event, which has proven to be a fan favourite. Now, she is Canada's golden girl and will forever hold the distinction of being the first Canadian woman to win a gold medal on home soil.
Let the Games Begin.
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