Freeride Junior World Championships – Kappl – AUT Future freeride stars went huge

Freeride Junior World Championships – Kappl – AUT: Future freeride stars went huge

Snowboard Women

Teagan Rilee Turner (USA) took the win in style with a fast, fluid line from top to bottom, which included a huge air off the cornice out of the gates, and multiple smaller features throughout her run. Brooke Hansen (NZL) and Mia Jones (USA) – daughter of freeride legend Jeremy Jones – rounded off the podium.

Snowboard Men

Reigning champion Kea Chretien (FRA) impressed the judges for the second year straight, taking home the top spot. He started with a huge air off the avalanche barrier, linking this with multiple airs and grabs, as well as a frontside 360 to bolts. Finn Eisenman (USA) finished in second place, and Leonardo Schweizer (GER) in third.

Ski Women

Local legend Jana Häusl (AUT) stormed out of the gates and completed the course in no time. The young gun showcased both her freeriding prowess with some solid drops, and her freestyle moves, combining a flowy 360 and another air off the kickers. Elfy Rouiller (SUI) and Ida Feen (NOR) completed the podium.

Ski Men

Young Canadien Lukas Bennett (CAN) started with a bang, launching a 360 over an avalanche barrier and never looked back, packing his run full of high-speed features and super technical 360s, spinning both ways to victory. Less than four points separated the athletes on the podium – showcasing the depth of talent – with Tyler Blocker (USA) and Michael Wheatley (USA) finishing second and third, respectively, each with runs worthy of the FWT.