WINTEROLYMPICS
Freestyle skier IZZY ATKIN leads the British charge for medals
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Monday-friday, BBC HD & Eurosport HD AS THE WINTE GAMES continue in Pyeongchang, Team GB’S first chance of a medal this week comes at 4am on Saturday when freestyle skier Izzy Atkin competes in the women’s slopestyle. We caught up with the 19-year-old during training…
EACH COURSE CONSISTS OF JUMPS AND RAILS, AND SKIERS PERFORM TRICKS AT EACH SECTION…
I’m stronger on jumps. The course looks very creative so maybe I’ll add an extra spin to my run.
IT IS GOING TO BE A BIG SHOW…
Women’s slopestyle has progressed dramatically in the last two years. The girls are throwing down much bigger tricks than they were four years ago.
I NEVER SKI WITHOUT MUSIC…
I have a playlist of songs that pump me up. It helps me zone everything out.
THERE ARE A LOT OF GIRLS WHO COULD WIN IT…
Maggie Voisin on the US team won the X Games, while France’s Tess Ledeux and Norway’s Johanne Killi have a ‘double cork’ trick in their repertoires.
A MEDAL WOULD BE A DREAM COME TRUE…
I am focusing on skiing to the best of my abilities and not the result, but a podium would be amazing.