Kirsty Muir Overcomes Nerves, Keeps Ski Slopestyle Medal Hopes Alive
Kirsty Muir, a talented skier from Aberdeen, has successfully qualified for the women’s freestyle skiing slopestyle final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. She secured her spot with a commendable third-place finish in the qualifying rounds.
Kirsty Muir Qualifies for Slopestyle Final
The 21-year-old athlete impressed with her performances, scoring 63.18 on her first run and improving to 64.98 on her second. These scores allowed her to advance to the medal showdown scheduled for Monday.
Facing the Pressure
Muir acknowledged her nerves but focused on the task at hand. “This morning I was quite good. I was focused… but my heart was racing a little,” she remarked. Her X Games victory, which featured a remarkable score of 93.66, enhances her medal prospects in the upcoming final.
- First Run Score: 63.18
- Second Run Score: 64.98
- Upcoming Final: Monday
- X Games Victory Score: 93.66
Pin Trading Enthusiasm
Muir also expressed excitement about the Olympic tradition of pin trading. She has been collecting unique pins and documenting her journey on TikTok. “I’ve got a little bit of an animal collection going,” she shared, mentioning her favorites like a kiwi and a moose.
She noted that the Opening Ceremony was a great opportunity for trading, with many athletes eager to exchange pins. “It’s such a cool, different aspect of the Olympics,” Muir said, reflecting on the social nature of this activity.
Challenges Ahead in the Final
In preparation for the final, Muir will face strong competition from world No. 1 Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland and renowned skier Eileen Gu of China. Gremaud leads with a score of 79.15, while Gu bounced back with a second-run score of 75.30 after a rocky start.
As Muir approaches the final, she remains committed to delivering her best performance. “I’m just going to give it everything in the final,” she stated, emphasizing her determination to succeed.
