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Indra Brown, 16, Finishes Fifth in Olympic Halfpipe as Eileen Gu Claims Gold

Gu's praise capped a breakout season for the 16-year-old heading next to the junior worlds in Calgary.

Overview

  • Brown vaulted from 10th to fifth with a final-run score of 87.00 after completing three full runs in the final.
  • She was one of only two skiers to land triple‑revolution 1080s, showcasing high technical difficulty.
  • Gu won with runs of 94.00 and 94.75, with China’s Li Fanghui taking silver on 93.00 and Britain’s Zoe Atkin earning bronze on 92.50.
  • Gu embraced Brown after the event and told her, “You’re awesome — your time will come,” praising her consistency and execution.
  • Canada’s Cassie Sharpe withdrew from the final after a qualifying crash, spending two nights in hospital and saying she was not medically cleared to compete.