Atkin, Melville Ives win gold at Freeski Halfpipe Championships

Zoe Atkin of Great Britain secured gold in the women's halfpipe at the 2025 FIS World Freestyle Ski Championships in Switzerland, narrowly defeating China's Li Fanghui by 0.5 points. After a fall in her first run, Atkin rebounded with a stellar score of 93.50 in her second run, while Li scored 93.00, falling short of the gold. This victory marks Atkin's first world title after previously winning bronze in 2021 and silver in 2023, and it highlights a season in which she and Li shared the World Cup Crystal Globe. Meanwhile, New Zealander Finley Melville Ives won the men's freeski halfpipe world championship in his debut appearance, scoring 96.00 and surpassing seasoned competitors like Nick Goepper and Alex Ferreira. Melville Ives expressed his disbelief and excitement at sharing the podium with his idols. The championships showcased remarkable performances from several athletes, including under-16 competitors making significant strides in the sport.