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GB's Atkin qualifies top for halfpipe final

GB's Atkin qualifies top for halfpipe final

Summary

British freestyle skier Zoe Atkin qualified first for the halfpipe final happening on Saturday. She achieved a score of 91.50 on her first run and is excited about her chances in the final. Atkin's performance had her sister and family watching from Livigno Snow Park.

Key Facts

  • Zoe Atkin qualified first for the halfpipe final with a score of 91.50.
  • Atkin is aiming to add an Olympic title to her World Championship win.
  • She is the younger sister of Izzy Atkin, who won a bronze Olympic medal for Great Britain in 2018.
  • China's Eileen Gu, a main competitor, qualified fifth after a crash in her first run.
  • Atkin is confident and excited about her final performance on Saturday.
  • The event took place at Livigno Snow Park, with her family in attendance.
  • Heavy snow on Thursday delayed the men's halfpipe qualifiers to Friday.
  • Canada’s Cassie Sharpe, a former Olympic champion, had a heavy crash but qualified third.
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