Skiing: Kiwi scores silver in Super G

New Zealand's No 1 ranked alpine ski racer, Ben Griffin, beat more than 100 competitors to claim silver in a FIS Super G race in Auron, France.

The result follows a remarkable comeback for Griffin, 22, of Ohakune, whose skiing career was uncertain after he fractured his neck last year.

He was forced to take 11 months off to recover and undergo a major operation and had trained for just one month before rejoining competition.

Griffin also achieved a fourth in the giant slalom at the British Nationals in France where more than 130 competitors battled it out for the title.

Griffin returns to New Zealand next week for a short break before heading to the South Island to begin his build up for the New Zealand racing season.

- NZPA