Zoe Atkin wins women's freeski halfpipe world title

Zoe Atkin, a British freestyle skier, won her first world halfpipe title on March 30 in Engadin, Switzerland. This victory completed her collection of medals from the Freestyle World Championships. She previously earned a bronze in 2021 and a silver in 2023. Atkin had a challenging start, initially ranking ninth after her first run, where she struggled to finish her routine. However, in her second run, she performed flawlessly, scoring 93.50 points and securing the top position. The competition was intense, with Li Fanghui from China leading early on. Li scored 90.25 in her first attempt and improved to 93.00 in her second run, finishing just 0.50 points behind Atkin. Cassie Sharpe from Canada took third with a score of 88.00. After her win, Atkin expressed her joy, saying, “This means everything to me!” She reflected on her journey and the efforts she put into achieving gold this season. The title has brought her immense excitement and fulfillment.