Teenage sensation Indra Brown has delivered a historic debut performance for Australian winter sports, claiming a bronze medal in the freeski halfpipe at Secret Garden, China. At just 15 years of age, Brown becomes the youngest Australian ever to secure a World Cup podium finish.
Competing at the 2022 Olympic Games venue e, Brown impressed from the outset, qualifying for her first World Cup final in fourth place with a score of 85 points.
In challenging winter conditions during the best-of-two-run final, the Melbourne high school student displayed composure beyond her years, producing two strong performances. Her opening run earned 82 points, securing third place and cementing her place in the history books.
Brown sets the record at 15 years and 10 months, eclipsing snowboarders Torah Bright and Valentino Guseli who both podiumed at age 16 years and 11 months.
Her podium run included a leftside 900, rightside 900, leftside 720, switch rightside 540, switch leftside 360 and finished with an alley-oop 360 with grabs in each jump.
The gold medal went to Chinese superstar 2022 Olympic champion Eileen Gu with a score of 91.75, while Great Britain’s Zoe Atkin claimed silver with 90.25 points.
“To podium in my first World Cup is an incredible feeling, especially to be able to share it with my idols” said Brown.
“I was able to keep my composure in the tough conditions today by staying calm and remind myself of what I need to do to land my run.
“It's a dream come true to share the podium with such incredible athletes and it's a moment I'll never forget
“The support from home has been amazing, I've loved staying connected with everyone and seeing all the messages from friends, family and supporters.
“My next event is the Copper Mountain World Cup in Colorado starting in a few days.”
Competing at the 2022 Olympic Games venue e, Brown impressed from the outset, qualifying for her first World Cup final in fourth place with a score of 85 points.
In challenging winter conditions during the best-of-two-run final, the Melbourne high school student displayed composure beyond her years, producing two strong performances. Her opening run earned 82 points, securing third place and cementing her place in the history books.
Brown sets the record at 15 years and 10 months, eclipsing snowboarders Torah Bright and Valentino Guseli who both podiumed at age 16 years and 11 months.
Her podium run included a leftside 900, rightside 900, leftside 720, switch rightside 540, switch leftside 360 and finished with an alley-oop 360 with grabs in each jump.
The gold medal went to Chinese superstar 2022 Olympic champion Eileen Gu with a score of 91.75, while Great Britain’s Zoe Atkin claimed silver with 90.25 points.
“To podium in my first World Cup is an incredible feeling, especially to be able to share it with my idols” said Brown.
“I was able to keep my composure in the tough conditions today by staying calm and remind myself of what I need to do to land my run.
“It's a dream come true to share the podium with such incredible athletes and it's a moment I'll never forget
“The support from home has been amazing, I've loved staying connected with everyone and seeing all the messages from friends, family and supporters.
“My next event is the Copper Mountain World Cup in Colorado starting in a few days.”
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