Zhang Kexin Claims Silver in Calgary Halfpipe
Zhang Kexin of the Chinese mainland claimed silver in Calgary’s women’s halfpipe, while Li Fanghui placed fourth, as they tune up for Milano Cortina 2026.
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Zhang Kexin of the Chinese mainland claimed silver in Calgary’s women’s halfpipe, while Li Fanghui placed fourth, as they tune up for Milano Cortina 2026.
On December 19, the Chinese mainland’s Cai Xuetong narrowly missed the podium in the women’s FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup final at Copper Mountain, finishing fourth.
Two-time Olympic champ Gu Ailing defended her women’s halfpipe title with a stunning 91.75 run at the FIS Freeski World Cup in Zhangjiakou, marking her third straight win.
Gu Ailing soared to a 92.75 in qualifying at the Chongli leg of the 2025 FIS Freeski World Cup, earning the top seed for Saturday’s women’s halfpipe final.
Four Chinese riders, led by Olympians Cai Xuetong and Liu Jiayu, advanced to the FIS Snowboard World Cup halfpipe finals at Zhangjiakou. Finals start tomorrow on December 12.
Gu Ailing continues her winning streak with a stunning victory at the Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe World Cup, securing her 17th career win and solidifying her status as a sports legend.