China's snowboarding queen, Cai Xuetong, just threw down an epic performance at the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup in Copper Mountain, Colorado! 🏂❄️
At 31, Cai proved that age is just a number, climbing from third place with 85.50 points after her first run to snag the silver with an impressive 88.50 points on her second run. Talk about leveling up! 🎮✨
The golden moment belonged to Japan's 15-year-old sensation, Sara Shimizu, who wowed everyone with a score of 90.50 points. Can you say prodigy? 🌟 Her compatriot, Mitsuki Ono, rounded out the podium in third place.
Fans were surprised to see the USA's two-time Olympic champion, Chloe Kim, missing from the top spots. Making her season debut, Kim finished fourth, just shy of the podium. But we all know she'll be back stronger! 💪🔥
Over in the men's competition, it was a Japanese sweep! 🇯🇵🏆 The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics gold medalist, Ayumu Hirano, soared to victory with a jaw-dropping 97.00 points on his third run. Looks like the Japanese team is on fire! 🔥
This event marks the second stop in the World Cup series, following the opener in Zhangjiakou, China, two weeks ago. With three more stops to go, the excitement is just getting started! Are you ready for more high-flying action? 🚀
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China's Cai earns silver in women's halfpipe at Snowboard World Cup
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