RUKA, Finland — Canadian aerial skiers Marion Thenault and Lewis Irving both claimed podium finishes at the World Cup season opener on Sunday.
Thenault, of Sherbrook, Que., scored 90.59 from the judges for her back double full-full jump to earn silver in the women's event.
Australia's Danielle Scott dominated the competition from start to finish to win gold with a score of 99.05 in the super final. Kazakhstan's Zhanbota Aldabergenova (80.04) took third place.
Irving, who teamed with Thenault and Miha Fontaine to win bronze in the mixed team event at the Beijing Olympics, claimed bronze in the men's event on Sunday with 109.29 points.
Pirmin Werner (126.34) and Noe Roth (123.98) earned a 1-2 podium finish for Switzerland.
Quebec City's Alexandre Duchaine (103.98) placed fifth.
