A judge at rhythmic gymnastics has brought a whole new level of competitive credentials to the 2016 BC Winter Games in Penticton this weekend. 

Longtime friendship helped Mikayla Richens and Haley Olinyk capture gold Saturday in a cross-country skiing event at the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games.

Participants in the BC Winter Games aren't just enjoying the thrill of competition, they're also getting a lot out of being at an event that features the best young athletes in 17 different sports.

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Zone 2 athlete Peter de la Mothe goes over Day 2 of competition at the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games

Taylor Pai could barely contain her excitement over her silver medal win in the one-metre dive at the BC Winter Games on Friday.