Monster Energy Athletes Win Big Air Titles

At the FIS World Cup Big Air competition in Klagenfurt, Austria, Japanese snowboarder Taiga Hasegawa and British snowboarder Mia Brookes both secured impressive victories in their respective events. Hasegawa, the reigning world champion, won the Men's Snowboard Big Air with a score of 179.75 points, finishing ahead of Italy's Ian Matteoli. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Mia Brookes captured the Women's Snowboard Big Air title with a score of 184.25, marking her second consecutive World Cup victory after her win in Beijing. Brookes's performance included a stunning final run that propelled her past Japan's Mari Fukada, who finished second. The event attracted a crowd of 40,000 and featured a festival atmosphere, showcasing the growing popularity of snow sports. Both athletes expressed their excitement for their victories and the competitive spirit of the event.