In a stunning display of athletic prowess, 15-year-old Australian freeskier Indra Brown has captured her maiden World Cup victory in women’s halfpipe competition at Calgary’s winter sports resort. The teenage sensation delivered an exceptional first-run performance scoring 85.20 points that remained unchallenged throughout the event, cementing her status as a rising star in winter sports.
Brown’s breakthrough win marks the continuation of an extraordinary debut season that has seen her achieve podium finishes in all three of her initial World Cup appearances. This remarkable consistency matches a competitive benchmark previously established by Swedish athlete Jennie-Lee Burmansson during the 2017-18 season.
The victory carries additional historical significance as Brown becomes both the youngest Australian ever to claim a World Cup title and the first from her nation to secure three consecutive podium placements in the discipline. Her performance propelled her to the top of the current season standings with 240 points, establishing a 55-point advantage over her closest competitor.
China’s Zhang Kexin secured second position with 84.20 points, while American skier Svea Irving completed the podium with 83.20 points. Following her triumph, Brown expressed overwhelming excitement about her performance and future prospects in the sport.
The Australian teen’s spectacular form arrives at a crucial juncture as Olympic team selections approach. With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics commencing on February 6th, Brown awaits formal confirmation of her place on the Australian team following the final qualifying event in Aspen, Colorado from January 8-10.