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The Uninvited Invitational Expands, Showcases Growth of Women's Snowboarding

Jess Kimura's The Uninvited Invitational, a snowboarding competition for women and non-binary athletes, expanded from a $40,000 prize purse and 65 riders in 2023 to $60,000 and 75 riders in 2025, showcasing Kimura's dedication to increasing opportunities for women in snowboarding and fostering a sup...

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First-Season Snowboarder Anna Martinez Wins Freeride World Tour Championship

Anna Martinez, a first-season competitor, unexpectedly won the Freeride World Tour championship, attributing her success to years of prior freestyle snowboarding experience and a strong support system in Val Thorens; she now looks towards future video projects and other competitions.

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British Snowboarder Mia Brookes' Winning Mindset

18-year-old British snowboarder Mia Brookes, the youngest-ever slopestyle world champion, maintains top rankings in slopestyle and big air, attributing her success to prioritizing enjoyment over winning, and is focused on qualifying for the 2026 Olympics.

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AI to Judge Snowboarding at X Games

The X Games is using AI to analyze halfpipe snowboarding runs in Aspen this week, aiming to improve judging accuracy and potentially revolutionize scoring in various action sports; the technology, developed in collaboration with Google, will not affect official scores but serves as a test for future...

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Swiss Olympic Snowboarder Killed in Avalanche

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, died in an avalanche Monday in Arosa, Switzerland, while snowboarding with a companion on a closed slope; the companion called for help, and after an hourslong search, rescuers found Hediger buried in the snow, but she could not be revived.

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Japan Sweeps Snowboarding Big Air Podium at World Championships

Japan won all three medals in the snowboarding big air World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, with Kokomo Murase taking gold in the women's event and Ryoma Kimata winning the men's competition; this is Japan's first such sweep since 1999.

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White's Snow League Launches with $1.6 Million Prize Pool

Shaun White's new Snow League, starting March 7-8 in Aspen, offers a $1.6 million prize pool across four events, including stops in China and Switzerland, featuring a unique head-to-head tournament format and the addition of freeskiing.

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Red Gerard Wins Second Consecutive X Games Gold

Red Gerard won gold at X Games Aspen 2025, his second consecutive win, marking a career resurgence after two years of sponsor changes from Burton to Rockstar and then Arbor, showcasing improved skills and setting him up for the 2026 Olympics.

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Kim and Mastro Make History at Laax Open

At the Laax Open in Switzerland, Chloe Kim and Maddie Mastro made history by becoming the first women to land a double cork 1080 in a halfpipe competition, with Kim taking gold (96.50) and Mastro silver; 16-year-old Gaon Choi of South Korea placed third.

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