UOP Men's Finals. Photo: Town Lift // Randi Sidman-Moore

PARK CITY, Utah — Aerial skiers from around the world showcased their skills at the Utah Olympic Park on Saturday, Aug. 24, during the 2024 U.S. Freestyle Ultimate Airwave event. Parkite Winter Vinecki of the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team earned third place, marking a successful return after a knee procedure earlier this summer.

The event featured top athletes from countries including the United States, Canada, China, and Australia, kicking off the 2024-25 season with water landings instead of snow. Chris Lillis, an Olympic gold medalist, led the U.S. men by finishing sixth, while Ashton Salwan followed in ninth.

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In the women’s competition, Kaila Kuhn finished fourth, Tasia Tanner also made finals, finishing seventh, followed by Dani Loeb in eighth, Amelia Glogowski of Park City Ski & Snowboard in ninth and Kyra Dossa in 10th. Rounding out the finals qualifiers were Karenna Elliott in 11th and Catherine McEneany of PCSS in 12th.

The FIS Grand Prix World Tour continues with upcoming events in Czechia and China.