Australian snowboard cross star Alex Pullin has finished third at the World Cup event in Feldberg, Germany.
After finishing second in his semi-final, the two-time world champion was locked in a tight battle in the final, eventually crossing the line behind winner Nikolay Olyunin of Russia and Pierre Vaultier of France.
Pullin was pleased with his performance.
"I feel good about today; of course I would have liked to win, but third is OK," Pullin said.
"I look forward to another shot at it in the second race on Sunday."
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In the women's race, fellow Australian Belle Brockhoff also reached the final, but an error during the race saw her having to settle for sixth.
Jarryd Hughes finished in 15th place after making it through to the quarter finals, while Matthew Thomas finished 44th.
The action continues on Sunday night (AEDT), with qualifications and finals of the second Snowboard Cross event of the weekend; part of a World Cup double header in Germany.
