Seth Wescott won Gold today in Men’s Snowboard Cross. Wescott’s Olympic Gold follows up his 2006 Gold medal, achieved with a final turn move ahead of Canada’s Mike Robertson.

Westcott’s win brings Team USA it’s second gold for the games and 8th medal overall.

Says TeamUSA.com:

“With half of the final field wearing American colors, the US was assured a medal of some hue in the event; however, hopes for two medals faded when Nate Holland (Squaw Valley, Calif.) spun out midway down the course. Robertson claimed the silver for the host nation, while France’s Tony Ramoin won the bronze.”

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