Dual Slalom Gallery
I focused my attention on Jill Kinter and the riders seemed to as well -- several of her opponents crashed under the pressure and Kinter was able to roll easily through the elimination bracket. Reigning World Champion Melissa Buhl had no such problems, besting Kinter easily in the first heat and then finishing close enough in the second to take victory.
Sam Hill took the men's race, coasting to victory after Cody Warren crashed in the second heat.
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