British snowboarders Mia Brookes and Maisie Hill are competing in Olympic big air qualification at Milano-Cortina 2026.
The two Team GB athletes are taking on the challenge of Olympic qualification in the snowboard big air discipline, where just three jumps will determine their fate for the final round.
Big air snowboarding is one of the most spectacular events in winter sports, requiring athletes to perform aerial tricks off a massive jump while being judged on amplitude, difficulty, and execution. The qualification format means every jump counts, with no room for error when Olympic dreams are on the line.
British Snowboard Big Air Hopes
Mia Brookes and Maisie Hill represent Britain's hopes in this high-flying discipline at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The pressure-cooker environment of Olympic qualification tests not only technical ability but mental fortitude, as athletes must deliver their best performances when it matters most.
The qualification round serves as the gateway to the Olympic final, where medals will be decided. With limited spots available, every competitor knows that their three attempts must showcase their highest level of riding.
Milano-Cortina 2026 Competition Format
The big air competition follows a straightforward but unforgiving format. Athletes get three jumps in qualification, with their best scores determining who advances to the final round. This creates intense pressure, as one mistake can end Olympic aspirations.
British fans can follow the action live on BBC and Discovery+, watching as Brookes and Hill attempt to secure their places in the Olympic final through their aerial performances on the big air jump.
