Zoe Atkin
Winter storm postpones women's freeski halfpipe final at 2026 Olympics
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A winter storm warning has delayed the women's freeski halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by one day, affecting competitors including reigning world champion Zoe Atkin and defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu. Atkin, who qualified first, is set to challenge for gold after overcoming personal fears in the sport. The event highlights Atkin's journey and family ties in British skiing history.
World champion Zoe Atkin of Team GB is set to compete for gold in ski halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The 23-year-old Stanford student has overcome personal fears in the high-risk sport, drawing on her studies in psychology and probability. She faces strong competition from China's Eileen Gu while aiming to emulate her sister Izzy's Olympic success.