Australian aerial skier Laura Peel has won gold at the FIS World Championships in Kazakhstan overnight becoming the first ever Australian aerial skier to twin two World Championship gold medals.
The pivotal moment came when Peel competed one of the most difficult jumps ever performed by a female competitor, full-full-full, a triple twisting triple back somersault scoring a huge 106.46 points to take the win.
Peel, 31, was ecstatic after the win and couldn't believe she had done it again.
"Honestly the second time feels even better", said Peel after stepping off the podium.
"My qualification jumps were not my best, but I saved my best for the final, it's only the second time I have competed that jump, I am so happy to put it down."
Australian teammate Danielle Scott, performing in her second competition start since the Olympic final in 2018, narrowly missed out on a place but also performed high scoring triple somersaults throughout the day and won the earlier qualification round.
Behind Peel on the podium was American Ashley Caldwell with 101.74 points and Russian Liubov Nikitina in third place on 94.47 points.
Peel will be aiming to make it back to back World Cup titles when the World Cup final w takes place on March 13.
Peel is currently in first place on the standings with 410 points, 67 points clear of the next ranked skier, Winter Vinecki of the USA.
Peel needs to finish in seventh place or better to secure the title and season champion Crystal Globe.
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