Kirsty Muir Clinches Freeski Big Air World Cup Victory in China

Kirsty Muir of Scotland seals the victory at the Secret Garden Freeski Big Air World Cup in China.

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The 21-year-old from Aberdeen jumped to an early lead, beating Canada’s Naomi Urness and the host nation’s Mengting Liu, who finished second and third respectively.

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This result marks GB Snowsport’s first podium of the season and Muir’s first Big Air World Cup win.

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Finals were moved to Saturday morning because of strong winds, but Muir delivered a confident performance, landing a left double-14 safety trick and a third‑round right double-10 mute for a total of 174.50 points.

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The victory is her second World Cup win and her second podium since returning from knee and shoulder surgeries that kept her off the snow for about a year from late 2023.

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Expert commentary

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Expert note: A GB Snowsport coach praised Muir’s endurance and technique, calling her a rising force this season.

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Summary

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Kirsty Muir won in China, overcoming windy conditions to claim the Freeski Big Air World Cup title. The win marks a strong comeback after surgeries and signals momentum for the rest of the season.

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Key insight: Muir’s return from injury, coupled with precise execution on the Big Air course, propelled her to a World Cup victory. Source: BBC Sport