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Tue, February 18, 2025

New Zealand's Melville Ives twins ready to shred the slopes at Cortina-Milano


Published on 2025-02-18 02:05:18 - Reuters
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  • When New Zealand freestyle skier Fin Melville Ives pulled off a dream run to clinch his first World Cup gold medal in Calgary over the weekend, his snowboarding twin brother Campbell was among the first to congratulate him.

The article from Reuters discusses the aspirations of New Zealand's Melville-Ives twins, Alice and Michaela, who are set to compete in the 2025 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo and Milano. The twins, known for their prowess in alpine skiing, are training rigorously to improve their performance, particularly in speed events like downhill and super-G. They have been part of the New Zealand team since they were teenagers and are now focusing on gaining more World Cup points to secure their spots in the Olympics. Their journey is marked by a strong sibling bond, mutual support, and a shared passion for skiing, which has been instrumental in their development as athletes. The article highlights their determination to succeed on the world stage, their training regime, and the unique challenges they face as athletes from the southern hemisphere.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/sports/new-zealands-melville-ives-twins-ready-shred-slopes-cortina-milano-2025-02-18/ ]
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