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British snowboarder Mia Brookes narrowly missed out on a podium finish, placing fourth in the women’s snowboard big air final at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Cup on Saturday. Competing against an elite international field, the 17-year-old reigning slopestyle world champion fell short of a medal after failing to cleanly land her ambitious final jump, a high-risk maneuver intended to catapult her into the gold medal position. Despite her technical proficiency and strong early rounds, the error on her final descent proved costly in the high-stakes environment of the world-class competition. The final round was a display of extreme progression in women’s snowboarding, with Brookes initially positioning herself as a primary contender for the top spot. Known for her fearless approach to technical tricks, the British sensation attempted a complex rotation that, if landed, would have likely secured the victory. However, the momentary loss of balance upon impact meant she could not post the score necessary to overtake her rivals, leaving her just points away from the bronze, silver, and gold positions. Analysts and commentators noted that while the result was disappointing for Team GB, Brookes’ performance solidified her status as one of the most daring athletes in the sport. The decision to go for a 'gold or nothing' trick on her third run reflected her competitive philosophy of pushing the boundaries of what is possible on a snowboard. While the landing was not successful this time, her ability to execute the air rotation itself signals a bright future as she prepares for the upcoming Winter Olympic cycle. This fourth-place finish serves as a reminder of the razor-thin margins in Big Air snowboarding, where a single hand-touch or unstable landing can be the difference between a world title and finishing off the podium. Brookes remains a focal point for British winter sports development, as she continues to lead a new generation of riders capable of competing at the highest levels of freestyle snowboarding.