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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 3 (June 1, 1934.)

A Notable Record

A Notable Record.

In competitive ski sports, Mr. Caulfeild's record is a notable one. In 1925 he won the Wengen Golden Ski contest —a descent of 1,600 feet on hard snow. In 1926 he was a member of a British team in the Bernese Oberland Challenge Shield, in which he came first in the Slalom race and third in the Downhill race, finishing within twenty seconds of the winner. The following year, in the same contest, he was first in both Slalom and Downhill races, and was reported to be “a first-class racing strategist.” He also came first for the Wengen Ski Team Cup.

An excellent test was the “No-Fall” race for the “Sunday Times” Challenge Cup. This Barry Caulfeild won against thirty-two competitors. Following a a successful season in 1928, Mr. Caulfeild accepted a professional engagement in the United States, returning later to Europe.

Success has not spoilt this exponent of ski-ing. Quiet and assured, a genuine enthusiast, in the English way, regarding his chosen sport, Barry Caulfeild has a charming manner and quickly gains the confidence of those with whom he is associated.

Commencement of a ski race at Mt. Cook, South Island, New Zealand, shewing the world-famed Tasman Glacier in the background.

Commencement of a ski race at Mt. Cook, South Island, New Zealand, shewing the world-famed Tasman Glacier in the background.