Atkin nailed a first run score of 91.5 that was enough to top the standings, while China’s defending champion Eileen Gu made it through in fifth place. It was a major statement of intent by 23-year-old Atkin, whose older sister Izzy won Britain’s first ever medal on skis when she took bronze in the women’s ski slopestyle in Pyeongchang in 2018. Zoe Atkin raised hopes of a fourth Winter Olympic gold for Great Britain (David Davies/PA)Atkin won the world title in Engadin, Switzerland, last year, and came to the Games fresh from a gold medal in the superpipe competition at last month’s X Games in Aspen, Colorado. She admitted the prospect of eclipsing her sister’s medal colour was a major motivation. “There’s definitely a little bit of rivalry between us, and I think that’s more from my side because I’m the little sister,” said Atkin.

Source: Express February 19, 2026 20:34 UTC