Day 2 at the World Rookie Snowboard Finals in Kaprun went full send as the Big Air finals delivered one of the heaviest sessions of the week at Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See-Kaprun.
Under solid conditions, riders from across the globe stepped up and threw down insane tricks, confirming once again that the future of snowboarding is already here. Huge amplitude, technical rotations and clean landings defined a contest where progression was the only rule.
The Big Air setup gave riders the perfect stage to push their limits — and they answered with next-level performances in every category. From the youngest Groms to the more experienced Rookies, the vibe was the same: no holding back.
One of the standout moments of the day came from the Rookie Women category, where Mariia Nikolskaia (RUS)dropped the highest score of the entire competition, putting down a run worth 96.33 points, the best overall performance of the day.
Big Air Results
Dmytro Luchkin (UKR) – 1st Place Rookie Boys
Rookie Boy Podium:
🥇 Dmytro Luchkin (UKR)
🥈 Junxin Li (CHN)
🥉 Mille Kährström (SWE)
Valter Panzeri (ITA) 1st PLace Grom Boys
Grom Boy Podium:
🥇 Valter Panzeri (ITA)
🥈 Hayden Jacobs (AUS)
🥉 Ukko Raatikainen (FIN)
Mariia Nikolskaia (RUS) – 1st Place Rookie Girl
Rookies Girl Podium:
🥇 Mariia Nikolskaia (RUS)
🥈 Laura Anga (EST)
🥉 Hanon Tsuchiya (JPN)
Marie Kuhlmann (GER) – 1st Place Grom Girl
Groms Girl Podium:
🥇 Marie Kuhlmann (GER)
🥈 Juri Nakayama (JPN)
🥉 Aurelia Kaila (FIN)
Across all categories, the level was pushing hard, especially among the younger riders, where the gap between Groms and Rookies keeps getting smaller every season.
Beyond the rankings, what really stood out was the mindset: riders hyping each other, battling for the best tricks and fully embracing the “send it” mentality that defines the World Rookie Tour.
Massive respect to all athletes who dropped in and made this Big Air one to remember — and a huge thank you to sponsors and partners supporting the next generation of snowboarding.
And no time to slow down: today marks a brand new contest day in Kaprun, with all eyes on the Slopestyle Finals, where riders will once again drop in on the full course to battle for the World Rookie titles.
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