Team GB hails Baxter

Baxter's performance delighted his colleagues

BBC Sport Online's Anna Thompson talks to team-mates of Alain Baxter after he claims Britain's first Olympic alpine ski medal.

Delighted friends and fans cheered on The Highlander as he made history in a dramatic slalom event.

Baxter, 28, improved from eighth position after his first run to win the bronze medal behind Frenchmen Jean-Pierre Vidal and Sebastien Amiez.

Watching, and cheering on, from the sidelines were a bunch of 'Tartan Army' supporters, including several fellow members of the Great Britain squad.

It was very much a family affair as Baxter celebrated his unique achievement.

Baxter delighted his supporters

His cousin Lesley McKenna, who took part in the snowboarding at the Olympics, told BBC Sport Online: "This is an unbelievable day.

"I was much more nervous for him than I was competing in my own event."

McKenna had returned to Salt Lake City to watch her cousin after taking a break following her competition.

"I'm so pleased I came back to the Olympics. I wouldn't have missed this for the world," she said.

"Our grandparents May and Chick Baxter will be going wild back in Scotland."

Scottish cheer: McKenna backs Baxter

Alain's younger brother Noel, who finished 21st in the slalom, also paid tribute.

"I watched his race before I competed, and thought 'great, we are probably going to get a top five, which would be a fantastic result'.

"When I knew he had got a bronze medal, it was amazing.

"Then I had to think about doing my second run. It was hard to concentrate because I was so excited."

Fellow Brit Gareth Trayner, who finished 23rd in the event, said Baxter's success would be a huge boost for the sport.

"Alain's been struggling all season, and it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

"We will certainly be partying tonight."