Jack Crawford 4th in super-G, narrowly missing podium for 2nd time in 6 weeks [Video]

Toronto skier Jack Crawford continues to push for a podium finish on the World Cup circuit.

The reigning world super-G champion placed fourth in Friday’s race in one minute 48.27 seconds, 4-100ths behind Stefan Rogentin of Switzerland, who was third on home snow in Wengen.

On Dec. 6, Crawford was fourth and 51-100ths off the lead on the Birds of Prey ski course in Beaver Creek, Colo.

In front of a large, flag-waving Swiss crowd, Crawford delivered the 10th top-10 super-G performance of his career.

“I’ve been coming to Wengen for about five years, and this was the best prep it’s been,” he told Alpine Canada. “It was a joy to ski today. Hurts the ego a little coming fourth again, but I’m hoping to bring the exact same approach and hopefully tomorrow, and down the road, I can stand on top of the podium.

“I’m feeling good heading into …