The Economic Times

Who is Mia Brookes, the 19-year-old snowboarder and Big Air Finalist at the Winter Olympics

Mia Brookes, the 19-year-old British snowboarder, has made a strong Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games, qualifying third in the Big Air final after two powerful runs. Originally from Sandbach, Cheshire, Brookes began snowboarding at 18 months and developed her skills at Kidsgrove Ski Centre under the guidance of her grandfather and family. At 16, she became the youngest snowboarding world champion, earning recognition as the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year.