Strong return the main takeaway for Henshaw

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He may have missed qualifying for the final, but tonight's opening World Cup of the Slopestyle Skiing season was about far much more than that for Russ Henshaw. 

Proud and relieved at completing his first competition in over a year, Henshaw scored 80.20 points in his second run at Font Romeu, France,  to sit in 18th spot overall out of a massive field of nearly 80 riders.

After a difficult run of injuries and rehabilitation, Renshaw was philosophical about his performance, regardless of missing a finals place by a mere two spots.
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“I am just so stoked to be fit, healthy and back on the snow,” he said.

“Being the first event I’ve done in a year, it’s given me good momentum going into the next one and a lot of confidence on the snow which is important.”

“I was really happy with my second run and thought I was a little under rewarded but at the end of the day that’s what happens in a judged sport and I’m just wrapped with how I skied.”

It’s a brilliant return for the Russ, who will now focus on his preparation for a busy schedule with another six World Cup events before the end of March.