Indra Brown

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Indra Brown
Personal information
Born
East Melbourne, Australia
Sport
CountryAustralia
Sport Freestyle skiing
Event
 Halfpipe
Medal record
Women's snowboarding
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Winter X Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2026 AspenSuperpipe

Indra Brown is an Australian freestyle skier.

Career

During the 2025–26 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup, Brown made her World Cup debut on 12 December 2025 and earned her first World Cup podium finishing in third place. [1] Her third-place finish was the best ever result for an Australian during a World Cup debut, beating the previous record of two-time Olympic medallist Torah Bright's fourth-place finish in September 2003. [2] The next week, on 20 December 2025, she earned a second place podium finish with a score of 80.00. [3] On 3 January 2026, she earned her third consecutive podium finish, and first career World Cup victory, with a score of 85.20. At 15 years old, she became the youngest Australian to claim a World Cup victory. [4] [5]

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She then made her X Games debut in January 2026, where she was the youngest athlete at the competition. She won a silver medal in the superpipe event, becoming the youngest medalist in the event's history at 15 years old. [6]

She was named to Australia's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. [7] At 15 years old, she is the youngest athlete selected to represent Australia. [8]

Personal life

Brown's was born to Grant and Anne Brown. Her father made headlines when he chased down and restrained a teenager attempting to break into his home in just his underwear, and was dubbed "Captain Underpants" by his neighbours. [9] [10]

References

  1. ↑ Gates, Zachary (13 December 2025). "'An incredible feeling': Aussie schoolgirl Indra Brown, 15, wins historic World Cup medal". Nine.com.au . Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  2. ↑ Smale, Simon (13 December 2025). "Teenage skier Indra Brown claims maiden FIS Freestyle halfpipe World Cup medal in Secret Garden". abc.net. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  3. ↑ Smale, Simon (20 December 2025). "Australian 15-year-old Indra Brown claims World Cup silver in the freeski halfpipe". abc.net. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "Maiden World Cup victory for Brown in Calgary as Goepper dominates men's field". fis-ski.com. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  5. ↑ Smale, Simon (3 January 2026). "Australia's Indra Brown, Valentino Guseli win World Cup gold medals ahead of Winter Olympics". abc.net. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Teenage sensation Indra Brown claims X Games silver on debut". olympics.com. Australian Olympic Committee. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  7. ↑ Negrepontis, Nic (24 January 2026). "Aussie 15-year-old Indra Brown's stunning Olympic qualification confirmed for skiing halfpipe". Nine.com.au . Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "Australia unveil Winter Olympics team with 15-year-old Indra Brown leading medal charge". The Guardian . 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  9. ↑ Negrepontis, Nic (9 December 2025). "Teen daughter of Melbourne crime fighter 'Captain Underpants' chasing Winter Olympics dream at just 15". Nine.com.au . Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  10. ↑ Brischetto, Patrick (13 October 2025). "'Captain Underpants': Melbourne homeowner chases down, restrains alleged home invader in underwear". Nine News . Retrieved 3 January 2026.
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