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GB’s Mia Brookes Wins Again

The snowboarder has  taken first place at the Laax Open Slopestyle World Cup in Switzerland. NEW

A first run score of 84.86 was enough to comfortably secure victory for Mia.

New Zealand’s Zoi Sadowski Synott who finished second with 77.29, and Kokomo Murase of Japan was third with 71.15.

“It’s so insane to win gold here in Laax, it’s unreal,” said Mia after her victory.

“I really had fun on this course, super grateful I won here, and just a real fun day.”

Mia Brookes, LAAX. Image c/o Kristina Lubyova/GB Snowsport

Mia Brookes, LAAX. Image c/o Kristina Lubyova/GB Snowsport

Brookes’ victory marks a fourth consecutive World Cup podium and a fifth in total this season, while also marking her third World Cup win this season.

Brookes, who turns 18 tomorrow, is also the reigning Snowboard Slopestyle World Champion, and will be seeking to defend her title at the Freestyle Snowboard World Championships in March.

Full Podium:

  1. Mia Brookes (GBR) – 2. Zoi Sadowski Synott (NZ) – 3. Kokomo Murase (JPN)