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Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Slopestyle Gold Ahead of Olympics

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Kirsty Muir claimed X Games slopestyle gold with a score of 93.66 in Aspen, outperforming a strong international field. The 21-year-old Scot has now won two World Cup races this season and delivered a commanding performance in tricky conditions.

The victory signals strong Olympic momentum for Team GB ahead of next month’s Winter Games in Italy. Muir, who missed much of 2023 following knee and shoulder surgery, returned with confidence after placing seventh in Beijing 2022.

She added a silver medal in big air, finishing behind Switzerland’s Mathilde Grimaud. With Team GB securing multiple freestyle medals in Aspen, Muir’s form boosts hopes for podium success in Italy and cements her status as a medal contender.