Mia Brookes claims gold in X Games' women's snowboard slopestyle competition, further solidifying her position as a rising star in the sport.
At just 19 years old, the Great Britain rider has cemented her place among the best in the world with an impressive score of 96.33, which left her opponents in the dust. Zoi Sadowski-Synnott from New Zealand took silver with a score of 93, while Kokomo Murase of Japan earned bronze with 89.66.
This victory marks Brookes' second major podium finish of the season, following her win at the Beijing Big Air World Cup last December. Despite not expecting the top spot, she expressed her excitement and relief, stating that it feels "pretty great" to have won. Her comments highlighted a sense of humility and down-to-earth attitude amidst the competitive nature of the sport.
As she gears up for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Brookes will feature in both the slopestyle and big air events, marking her long-awaited debut on the world stage. With four World Cup wins under her belt, including a notable gold at just 16 years old, she has already made history as snowboarding's youngest world champion in 2023.
With this latest triumph, Mia Brookes continues to prove herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of snowboarding, and fans can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented young rider.
At just 19 years old, the Great Britain rider has cemented her place among the best in the world with an impressive score of 96.33, which left her opponents in the dust. Zoi Sadowski-Synnott from New Zealand took silver with a score of 93, while Kokomo Murase of Japan earned bronze with 89.66.
This victory marks Brookes' second major podium finish of the season, following her win at the Beijing Big Air World Cup last December. Despite not expecting the top spot, she expressed her excitement and relief, stating that it feels "pretty great" to have won. Her comments highlighted a sense of humility and down-to-earth attitude amidst the competitive nature of the sport.
As she gears up for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Brookes will feature in both the slopestyle and big air events, marking her long-awaited debut on the world stage. With four World Cup wins under her belt, including a notable gold at just 16 years old, she has already made history as snowboarding's youngest world champion in 2023.
With this latest triumph, Mia Brookes continues to prove herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of snowboarding, and fans can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented young rider.