Japan swept the snowboard big air titles Friday (28 March) at the FIS World Championships in Engadin, Switzerland, as 2022 Olympic bronze medallist Murase Kokomo and 2020 Winter Youth Olympic champion Kimata Ryoma claimed the women’s and men’s wins, respectively.
Murase’s 162.50 held off the challenge of compatriot Iwabuchi Reira, who scored 156.00. Japan swept the podium, with Fukada Mari (153.25) taking the bronze medal.
For Murase, it’s the first world title for the Japanese rider, who also won silver in Engadin in slopestyle.
The 20-year-old was the top scorer in the opening run, throwing down a forward-spinning 1260 Indy grab for an 85.75 score. She followed that up with a 76.75 in her second run, where she…