Thomas shines in Kreischberg

NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) freeskier Daisy Thomas made her mark in the second big air event of 2025 by finishing in eighth place in Kreischberg, Austria.

It was Thomas’s best result of the season after the teenager from Sydney finished fifth in qualifying to advance to her second career World Cup final.

Thomas had a great first jump in the final, with her left spinning double 1080 with grab scoring 82.75 points from the judges. Unfortunately, the NSWIS skier wasn’t able to put down her second and third jumps, ending with a final two-jump score of 101.25.

“It feels great to make finals” said the 17-year-old Gangwon Youth Olympic big air silver medallist (pictured above). “I’m just trying to be patient, gain some more competition experience and then let some results come in time.

“It was amazing: great crowd under the lights, and everyone was happy and excited for each other. I was really happy with my skiing in qualifications and my first run in finals. Bit frustrated about the right double 1080, but after some more reps and practice I should be sweet.”

“Next up is the Laax Open, which I am super stoked for! It’s my first one and the course looks amazing.”

Also in action for Australia in the freeski event was Olympian Abi Harrigan who finished in 19th place, and Joey Ellis in 28th.

Story courtesy of the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA)

Photograph Australian Olympic Committee