On Saturday, at Yunding Snow Park in Chongli, Chinese skiers thrilled the home crowd with a breathtaking display at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup stop in Zhangjiakou. The hosts swept the women's aerials podium and claimed the top two spots in the men's event, underscoring China's growing strength in the sport.
Kong Fanyu stole the show in the women's superfinal, landing a flawless back full-full-full to earn a winning score of 102.17 points. This victory marked her first World Cup win in four years, a milestone since her previous triumph in Ruka, Finland, in 2021.
Teammate Chen Meiting finished second with 97.45 points, overcoming minor landing flaws to secure the runner-up spot. Olympic champion Xu Mengtao, gold medalist in 2022, completed the podium in third place, demonstrating the depth of China's aerial talent.
By also locking down the top two positions in the men's aerials, the Chinese team showcased a comprehensive dominance on home snow. Their performances set an exciting tone for the remainder of the World Cup season, with fans and competitors alike eager to see if this momentum will carry into upcoming stops.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on whether these athletes can maintain their technical precision and push the limits of aerial difficulty. For now, Chongli belongs to Chinese aerial skiing.
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China dominates aerials at FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup in Chongli
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