Newbie beats out seasoned skiers for bronze in Labrador Games 10K

It may have been her first Labrador Winter Games, but one young athlete who competed in the women's cross-country ski event Wednesday is already looking forward to winning future races.

Alyson Thomas, 13, of L'Anse au Clairbeat out many seasoned skiersin the day's10-kilometre race at Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Thomas said she's shocked by her medal-worthy performance.

"I was overwhelmed. Ididn't know what to think, it was like I didn't know what I was doing," said Thomas of the moment she crossed the finish line to take bronze.