Atsuko Podiums in Almaty!


Competing in the final Grand Prix of the season in Almaty, Kazakhstan Tanaka claimed the final podium position with two jumps of 93 metres and 216.4 points to take her first ever  Grand Prix podium.  Taylor Henrich, the other Canadian competitor also had a strong day finishing 7th, also a personal best.  The competition was won by Sara Takanashi of Japan (224.7 points), second place went to Katja Pozun of Slovenia (222.0 points).  Tanaka finished 4th in the overall Grand Prix standings.
  
Tanaka:  "My jumps today felt a lot better than yesterday. I jumped pretty well during the whole summer. This podium result is a huge boost for my self-confidence. I hope that the preparation for the winter and the Olympics go as well as the summer."

  

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