Finley Melville Ives wins Halfpipe World Title

April 2, 2025

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An 18-year-old skier from New Zealand, Finley Melville Ives, has won the men’s halfpipe world title in Switzerland.

He earned the gold medal with a standout first run that scored 96.00, making him the top performer of the day.

“I am honestly in shock,” Melville Ives said after his win. “I can’t believe I landed my run. The pipe is so good and I am so thankful the weather is good.” His strong performance came early in the competition and held up against some of the best riders in the world.

American skier Nick Goepper, a three-time Olympic medallist in slopestyle, took the silver medal with a second-run score of 94.00. Close behind was Alex Ferreira, who earned bronze with a score of 92.50.

The women’s halfpipe event was just as exciting. Britain’s Zoe Atkin won her first world title with a score of 93.50 in her second run. She celebrated in a fun way, saying, “I’m going to eat all the Swiss chocolate I have in my bedroom.”

Both competitions were held in great weather conditions, helping the skiers give their best.

Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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The Year 6 students planned a school fair to raise money for new sports equipment. They baked cakes, made posters, and organised games for younger children. On the day, many families came to support the event, and the students sold nearly every item they had prepared. At the end of the afternoon, the principal said the fair was a success because it brought the school together and earned enough money for the equipment.

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The principal said the fair brought the school together at the end of the afternoon. The Year 6 students baked cakes and made posters for the school fair. Families came to support the event, and the students sold nearly every item they had prepared. The school fair raised money for sports equipment and was successful because many people supported it.