After her gold medal in PyeongChang, Kelsey Serwa is racing at the World Cup in Russia this weekend.
But fans back in Kelowna are still basking in the glow of a gold medal for their favourite female ski cross racer, after she crossed the line last Thursday night in first place and claimed the Olympic gold.
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The local business raised funds for Serwa香蕉视频直播檚 scholarship fund, selling Mustard Bath which featured Serwa on the front.
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It has not been announced when Serwa will return home, she is racing in Russia March 3 and 4, and in France March 17 for the World Cup.
Big White says it will host a party to honour Serwa but no dates have been set.
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