KONIGSSEE, Germany -- It was an emotional first win for Canadian Justin Kripps. Asics Shoes Discount . Kripps, of Summerland. B.C., claimed his first career World Cup bobsleigh race as he and brakeman Bryan Barnett of Edmonton posted a two-run time of one minute 39.71 seconds in a two-man event Saturday. The victory comes after Krippss grandmother passed away Jan. 6, his 27th birthday. "I know Baba was there with me today," he said. Switzerlands Beat Hefti and Alex Baumann were second, 0.15 seconds back. Canadians Lyndon Rush of Humboldt, Sask., and Calgarys Lascelles Brown were third, 0.32 seconds behind their victorious teammates. American Steven Holcomb was seventh but still managed to capture the overall crown. He finished with 1,645 overall points, 35 more than Hefti. After posting the fastest first run, Kripps thought of both his grandmother and advice he received from Rush. "I had that great first run and couldnt stop thinking I could win this thing," said Kripps. "Lyndon pulled me aside and said Anytime trophies, medals, victories or anything gets in your head slap yourself and focus. "Im so glad he did that because Id be lying if that didnt keep coming into my thoughts." Rush followed suite with his first World Cup medal of the season. Calgarys Chris Spring and Jesse Lumsden, of Burlington, Ont., were eighth in 1:40.31. With the Sochi Winter Games upcoming, Kripps says anything is possible. "I dont have much experience in Sochi, but this win sure gives me confidence," he said. "I think this shows anything can happen in bobsleigh. "If I can put two good starts and two good runs together, who knows what may be." Wholesale Asics Shoes . Louis Cardinals for the National League Wild Card, are in the drivers seat as they open the final series of the regular season, but they face a large task in the form of the Philadelphia Phillies. Asics Shoes Clearance Sale . -- Mike Shanahan gave Robert Griffin III a rest, and may have turned up the pressure on himself, too. http://www.cheapasics.us/ . Tyutin has missed the last nine games with an ankle injury which occurred while playing for Russia at the Olympics. The top-two defenceman has four goals and 20 assists, 30 penalty minutes and a plus-6 rating in 53 games with Columbus this season.Sky Academy Ambassador and Rugby World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson surprised Kirk Hallam Community Academy students with the Sky Sports Living for Sport Project of the Year award during a school trip to Twickenham Stadium. The group were doing their best impression of Englands record points scorer on the Big Kick Simulator at the home of rugby when a real-life Jonny Wilkinson popped out to surprise them with their award.After having a tour of Twickenham Stadium, they were later treated to a masterclass by the England legend, where they learnt key rugby skills and techniques. Speaking from Twickenham, Wilkinson said: The girls of Kirk Hallam Community Academy have demonstrated great commitment to their Sky Sports Living for Sport project and fantastic enthusiasm for learning new sports. They are all worthy winners of the Project of the Year award.Sport has an important role in teaching key life skills to young people and Sky Sports Living for Sport provides the tools to make this fun and engaging for students across the UK and Ireland. Wilkinson with England captain Martin Johnson (L) with the Webb Ellis trophy in 2003 Kirk Hallam Community Academy is one of hundreds of secondary schools delivering Sky Sports Living for Sport projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Cheap Asics Shoes Online. The free Sky Academy experience, delivered in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust, uses sport to help young people build practical skills and self-confidence. The annual awards recognises and rewards the success of students and teachers.For further information on Sky Sports Living for Sport award winners or to sign up visit www.skysports.com/livingforsport. Also See: Cheika jibe not personal Amor talks Olympics selection Follow @SkySportsRugby Fixtures and results ' ' '