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Mia Brookes

Mia Brookes is an English snowboarder from Sandbach, Cheshire, known for competing in slopestyle and big air.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mia Brookes is an English snowboarder from Sandbach, Cheshire, known for competing in slopestyle and big air. She won slopestyle gold at the 2023 FIS Freestyle World Championships at age 16, becoming the youngest snowboard world champion in history, and has also won multiple X Games and World Cup titles.

Early life

Mia Brookes was born in Sandbach, Cheshire, England, and started snowboarding at around 18 months old. Reports say she grew up riding indoor slopes in England and on family trips around Europe.

Career

Brookes competes in freestyle snowboarding, especially slopestyle and big air. She progressed through youth and Europa Cup levels before moving into senior international competition.

Major achievements

Her breakthrough came in 2023, when she won the FIS Freestyle World Championships slopestyle event at age 16. She has also earned gold medals at the X Games and won overall big air World Cup titles.

Style and significance

Brookes is notable for landing the first Cab 1440 double grab in a women’s event during her world championship-winning run. That performance is often cited as a landmark moment in women’s snowboarding.

Key facts

  • Brookes became the youngest snowboard world champion in history when she won slopestyle gold in 2023.
  • She is from Sandbach, Cheshire, and began snowboarding as a toddler.
  • Her 2023 world title came in slopestyle at Bakuriani, Georgia.
  • She has won slopestyle gold at the Winter X Games more than once.
  • She has also won overall World Cup titles in big air.
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Canadian context

Mia Brookes has no strong direct Canada-specific connection in the provided sources, though her success is relevant to Canadian readers as part of international snowboarding and Olympic winter-sport coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mia Brookes?
Mia Brookes is a British snowboarder who competes in slopestyle and big air and has won major international titles, including the 2023 world championship slopestyle event.
When was Mia Brookes born?
She was born on 19 January 2007.
What is Mia Brookes known for?
She is known for becoming the youngest snowboard world champion in history and for successful performances at the X Games and in World Cup events.
Where is Mia Brookes from?
She is from Sandbach, Cheshire, England.
What events does Mia Brookes compete in?
Her main disciplines are slopestyle and big air.
What did Mia Brookes achieve at the 2023 World Championships?
She won slopestyle gold at the FIS Freestyle World Championships in Bakuriani, Georgia.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mia_Brookes
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, disciplines, and major titles.
  2. Team GB — https://www.teamgb.com/article/who-is-world-champion-mia-brookes/75GblF4DOEah7sJTTMq5zc
    Supports: Youngest world champion claim and 2023 slopestyle world title context.
  3. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/68114370
    Supports: X Games gold, world title age, and World Cup big air title.
  4. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp81ew6p363o
    Supports: Biographical details and later achievements including X Games gold medals.
  5. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/news/snowboarding-mia-brookes-exclusive-interview-world-champion
    Supports: Youngest-ever snowboard slopestyle world champion and background details.
  6. X Games — https://www.xgames.com/athletes/mia-brookes/
    Supports: Place of birth, medal count, and event results at X Games.