PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGHRising Otago star Finley Melville Ives has continued his momentum on the freeskiing slopes. "I’m so stoked", Melville Ives said. Despite that, Melville Ives put down a career-first trick in competition, landing a switch left double corked 1440 safety grab on the second hit of his second finals run. Showing trademark composure, Melville Ives focused on his skiing rather than scores and was determined to raise the bar. Melville Ives finished second with Goepper claiming gold and American team-mate Birk Irving completing the podium in third.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 04, 2026 15:36 UTC