Published Dec 06, 2025
Anni Karava converted season-opening form into her first career Big Air World Cup victory, edging Liu Mengting and Naomi Urness with consistent execution across three scored jumps. The result marks Karava’s first win in 47 World Cup starts and positions her early in the Olympic qualification picture.
On the men’s side, Ulrik Samnoey landed the day’s highest-scoring trick and locked the win before his final run. Luca Harrington and Matej Svancer completed a tightly bunched podium within four points, underscoring parity at the top ahead of Steamboat.
Women’s podium
• 1. Anni Karava, FIN — 175.50
• 2. Liu Mengting, CHN — 172.25
• 3. Naomi Urness, CAN — 171.50
Men’s podium
• 1. Ulrik Samnoey, NOR — 184.00
• 2. Luca Harrington, NZL — 182.50
• 3. Matej Svancer, AUT — 180.00
Samnoey’s breakthrough arrives in the second of three Beijing-area qualifiers this cycle, easing pressure before the next stop. Harrington’s runner-up keeps the reigning Big Air world champion firmly in contention, while Svancer opens his Crystal Globe defense with podium pace.
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Article Sources: https://www.fis-ski.com/freeski-park-and-pipe/news/2025-26/karava-and-samnoey-claim-first-world-cup-victories-at-big-air-beijing
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