Mia Brookes delivered another stunning display of Big Air snowboarding at the Klagenfurt World Cup yesterday to seal back-to-back World Cup victories
The win in Klagenfurt follows last month's podium-topping performance at the Beijing Big Air World Cup.
Coming into Finals after a safely-played qualification round, Brookes sat third after the first jump, before delivering two stunning jumps on the second and third rounds to fire herself to her latest career victory, and push Japan's Mari Fukada into the Silver medal position.
A second round Backside Dub 12 and third round Cab 14 left Brookes with a total score of 184.25, two points clear of Fukada, and distant from Momo Suzuki, who took third place with a total score of 166.75.
Brookes said afterwards:
"I'm so hyped to win this competition! It doesn't even feel real to know I've just gone back-to-back. It's crazy!"
Full Podium:
1. Mia Brookes (Gold – 184.25)
2. Mari Fukada (Silver – 182.25)
3. Momo Suzuki (Bronze – 166.75)
