The Winter Games have drawn to a close and it marks the most successful for British snowsport in recent memory, with two medals in both mixed Snowboard Cross (Huw Nightingale and Charlotte Bankes) and Women’s Freeski Halfpipe (Zoe Atkins). Across freeski and cross-country skiing, we celebrate Scottish athletes who have delivered grit, consistency and breakthrough performances that signal a bright future on the world stage.

MUIR TWICE ON THE BRINK OF THE PODIUM

At the forefront of the action was Kirsty Muir, who produced two increbible performances to finish fourth in both the freeski slopestyle and big air competitions.

In slopestyle, Muir showcased her trademark technical precision and amplitude, narrowly missing out on a medal in a fiercely contested final. She followed that with another fourth-place finish in big air, throwing down progressive tricks under immense pressure. Twice finishing just shy of the podium, Muir proved she belongs firmly among the sport’s elite and remains one of Britain’s brightest medal prospects heading into the next Olympic cycle.

MUSGRAVE LEADS THE CHARGE IN CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

On the cross-country tracks, Andrew Musgrave delivered a series of outstanding performances against the world’s dominant Nordic nations.

Musgrave powered to sixth place in both the 50km free and the 10km free, demonstrating remarkable endurance and tactical maturity. He also secured a fifth-place finish in the team sprint alongside James Clugnet, narrowly missing the podium in one of the most exciting races of the Games.

Adding to his impressive campaign, Musgrave placed 10th in the demanding 10+10km skiathlon, further cementing his status as one of the most consistent and competitive distance skiers in the field.

GRIT AND DETERMINATION IN FREESKI FOR MCCORMICK

In freeski, Chris McCormick showcased outstanding determination and heart throughout the Games. Competing on a troublesome ankle, he fought his way through qualification in the slopestyle to claim a hard-earned 26th-place finish, before raising the bar even higher with an impressive 21st in the big air.

While the finals may have been just out of reach this time, McCormick’s achievement in securing his Winter Games debut for Team GB, and holding his own among the world’s very best freeskiers, is a significant milestone. His resilience, courage and commitment under pressure mark this as not just a promising start, but the foundation for an exciting future on the international stage.

PROMISING DEBUT FOR PRYCE

The Games also marked a landmark moment for Anna Pryce, who made an inspiring Winter Games debut. Pryce not only stepped onto the sport’s biggest stage for the first time, but also became the first woman to represent Team GB in cross-country skiing at a Winter Games since 2010.

Rising to the occasion, Pryce delivered performances that will go down in the record books. She finished 42nd in the gruelling 10+10km skiathlon and an impressive 32nd in the sprint classic, setting new benchmarks for the best-ever British women’s cross-country results at a Winter Games in both events.

Her journey to the start line was strengthened by the support of Nairn’s, whose backing enabled Pryce to compete at several key international competitions in the lead-up to the Games - vital racing experience that played a significant role in helping her secure qualification.

CLUGNET’S VERSATILITY ON DISPLAY

James Clugnet rounded out a demanding Games with a 45th-place finish in the sprint classic and 24th in the 10km interval free, in addition to his astounding team sprint success with Musgrave where they came in 5th - a British record for cross country skiing. His versatility across sprint and distance formats highlights the growing strength and adaptability within the British cross-country squad.

While medals may have narrowly eluded the Scottish athletes, the overall results tell a compelling story: British athletes are not only competing with the best in the world, they are consistently challenging them. With multiple top-six finishes, near-podium performances, and breakthrough debuts, this Winter Games campaign will be remembered as a turning point and a statement of intent for the years ahead.