Miller twists and turns to 70th in giant slalom

By JP Abcede

MANILA--Asa Miller concluded the Philippines' campaign at the 2018 Olympics after finishing 70th overall in men's giant slalom.

He had a total time of 2:49.95, 31.91 seconds behind Austrian Marcel Hirscher, who finished first place.

The Oregon-born Miller was 81st among 85 finishers in the first run with 1:27.52. He did better in the afternoon stint with 1:22.43, which was 68th best in that stint.

Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway took the silver with 2:19.31 and Alexis Pinturault of France complete the medalists, clocking in with 2:19.35.

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