Kira Kimura
Nationality
Japan
Discipline
Snowboard
\"Becoming the best snowboarder in the universe.\" Kira Kimura, born in Okayama, started competing in slopestyle and big air competitions after watching the Olympics in sixth grade. He started to ride as a professional snowboarder at the age of 14 and rapidly improved his skills. In January 2023, he made his World Cup debut and immediately reached the podium. In October 2023, he again stood on the podium at another World Cup, winning a silver medal. Continuing to grow, he became the overall champion of the World Cup in 2024 and earned the Crystal Globe. With his natural athletic ability, he is experiencing rapid development, and expectations for his future are high.
Achievements
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2026
Olympic Winter Games Livigno Big Air 1st
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2026
National Championships Fukushima Big Air 2nd
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2026
X Games Aspen Big Air 3rd
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2025
FIS World Cup Steamboat Big Air 2nd
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2025
FIS World Cup Beijing Big Air 2nd
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2025
Australian New Zealand Cup Cardrona Big Air 2nd
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2025
Australian New Zealand Cup Cardrona Slopestyle 2nd
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2025
European Cup Premium Corvatsch Big Air 2nd
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2025
European Cup Kitzsteinhorn Big Air 1st
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2025
Asian Cup Hakuba Slopestyle 1st
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2025
World Cup Kreischberg Big Air 3rd
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2024
European Cup Premium Corvatsch Slopestyle 2nd
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2024
National Championships Tsugaike Slopestyle 1st
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