New Zealand's snowboard slopestylers have grabbed social media headlines around the world ending up on the front page of internationally reknowned internet ranking site, Reddit.
The image of the four girls hit the top 20 last night featured Christy Prior, Possum Torr, Shelly Gotlieb and Stefi Luxton with the Olympic Rings and the Caucasus Mountains in the background. The image has also impressed international Olympic photographers who are heading to the rings to create the same look.
Thanks to Getty Images for the photograph.
Silver Fern Grabs Attention
Organisers at yesterdays snowboard slopestyle competition were surprised to see New Zealands silver fern flag waved in the stands by an enthusiastic group of Kiwi supporters. Only official national flags should be displayed in Olympic venues so some explanation from the teams Chef de Mission was required to reassure organisers the silver fern is a recognised national symbol.
The Kiwi supporters were a stand-out feature of yesterdays competition as they celebrated Waitangi Day and the opening of New Zealands Olympic campaign.