GB Park and Pipe snowboarder Katie Ormerod (20) has claimed second place at the opening World Cup of the season for Snowboard Big Air in Milan.
After a phenomenal season in 2016-17 where she finished second overall in the World Cup standings, Ormerod continued to impress in Milan, throwing down her cab 900 mute and backside 720 mute.
After qualifying for the six-woman final earlier in the day in fifth place, Ormerod was up against a high quality field that didn't disappoint.
Despite Ormerod going into the final round leading the field, it was Austrian Anna Gasser who eventually triumphed, scoring a total of 160.25, with Ormerod claiming the silver with 143.25 and Sina Candrian from Switzerland taking bronze with a score of 130.25.
"I'm really pleased with silver today at the first World Cup Big Air of the season" said Ormerod after claiming second. "It really boosts my confidence going forward into such a busy and important few months."