Brit's Kirsty Muir Claims X Games Gold Ahead of Olympic Winter Games
Kirsty Muir wins X Games gold in Aspen, boosting Team GB hopes before the 2026 Winter Olympics.
In a sensational performance at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado, Britain's freestyle skier Kirsty Muir captured gold in the freeski slopestyle event on 26 January 2026. The 26‑year‑old, who came third at the 2025 World Championships, executed a clean run of a frontside 1440 and a double 1080 that left judges unanimous, securing the top podium spot. Muir’s victory arrives just weeks before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina, giving Team GB a bright medal prospect in slopestyle. The win boosts confidence for the British squad and may influence the selection process for the Olympic team. Muir thanked the fans and promised to “carry that momentum” into the upcoming Games.
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