TAUNTON’S Aimee Davey finished fifth in yesterday’s monobob at the Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer - while in the men’s event, George Johnston took sixth place.
In snowy conditions in Norway, Davey’s Team GB teammate, Kelsea Purchall just edged out Annabel Chaffey into fourth at the Lillehammer Sliding Centre.
Johnston finished sixth with a time of 1:55.48, 1.19 seconds off eventual winner Jonas Jannusch of Germany.
Team GB’s Opening Ceremony flagbearer had been third heading into run two but despite early errors costing him a place on the podium, Johnston was upbeat at the end of his competition time in Norway.
“The race didn’t go to plan but I can’t change what’s happened and I’m just happy to be here at the Games,” said Johnston.
“It still feels good to come sixth in the world and my focus is now on next year and I’m hoping to be able to compete in the two-man.”
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