Kirsty Muir claimed the top spot in the women's Big Air event at the World Cup freestyle skiing competition in China, a victory that marked her first podium of the season. The 21-year-old athlete from Aberdeen made a strong impression with a perfect left double-14 safety, followed by a third-round right double-10 mute for a final score of 174.50.
Muir's win over Canadian skier Naomi Urness and home favorite Liu Mengting put her at the top of the podium. This achievement is all the more impressive considering Muir was forced to return from knee and shoulder surgery that had kept her out of action for nearly a year.
The athlete herself expressed immense satisfaction with her performance, stating she "wanted to just focus on the tricks" rather than worrying about the final result. She added, "Overall I'm just so, so happy with how I skied – that's what I'm going to take away from this."
Muir's win marks not only a significant milestone for herself but also serves as validation of her hard work and dedication to the sport. This is her second World Cup victory, following up on her slopestyle gold in Tignes last season.
With Muir's success, British Snowsport athletes have had their first podium of the season, setting the stage for further competition and growth in the world of freestyle skiing.
Muir's win over Canadian skier Naomi Urness and home favorite Liu Mengting put her at the top of the podium. This achievement is all the more impressive considering Muir was forced to return from knee and shoulder surgery that had kept her out of action for nearly a year.
The athlete herself expressed immense satisfaction with her performance, stating she "wanted to just focus on the tricks" rather than worrying about the final result. She added, "Overall I'm just so, so happy with how I skied – that's what I'm going to take away from this."
Muir's win marks not only a significant milestone for herself but also serves as validation of her hard work and dedication to the sport. This is her second World Cup victory, following up on her slopestyle gold in Tignes last season.
With Muir's success, British Snowsport athletes have had their first podium of the season, setting the stage for further competition and growth in the world of freestyle skiing.
and i gotta say, that's amazing considering she was out for almost a year with injuries 
. it's all about perseverance and dedication, right? her attitude is so inspiring too, just focusing on the tricks and not worrying about the outcome 
. british snowsport athletes are definitely stepping up their game now 
this is so epic! Kirsty Muir is literally on fire 
! I mean, she comes back from major surgery and still manages to win a gold at the World Cup? That's dedication 101 
. I love that she kept her focus on the tricks and didn't worry about the result - it's all about the passion for the sport 
. And can we talk about how inspiring this is for young skiers everywhere? Muir's win is proof that with hard work & perseverance, anything is possible 
#GirlPower #SkiingQueen #FreeskierGoals
Kirsty Muir is on fire!!! I'm beyond stoked for her - that's some serious dedication and perseverance shown after that surgery 
. And can we talk about her mental game? Focusing on just doing the tricks, no worrying about the score... that's the right mindset, girl! 
174.50 is a solid number, but I know she was already celebrating with herself after landing those flawless tricks 
She must be super motivated to put her body through all that pain and injury just to get on the podium. And I love how she said she was just focused on doing the tricks, not worried about the scores - that's what it's all about for me, having fun and pushing myself in sports 
️ so stoked for british snowsport athletes getting their first podium of the season 