Finley Melville Ives wins freeski halfpipe world championship title

RNZStuffMonday 31 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Wānaka teenager Finley Melville Ives has been crowned the men's freeski halfpipe world champion in Switzerland. Competing in his first World Championships, the 18-year-old secured the gold medal after scoring 96.00 on his first run in Corvatsch.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7:51am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute
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