Ahead of the Games she trains at a camp in Austria, draws inspiration from Australian athletes like Jakara Anthony and Scotty James, and credits Cassie Sharpe with helping her find initial glide into the pipe.

Brown already claimed three World Cup medals in her first three events, including a Calgary gold, and enters the Olympics ranked No. 1 in the women’s World Cup standings.

Brown emphasizes a mindset focused on doing her best, landing runs, and feeling proud of her skiing rather than chasing a specific medal.

Indra Brown, just 16, has emerged as Australia’s leading freestyle skiing prospect, rising rapidly with World Cup medals and becoming the youngest member of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic team.

Her signature cork 900 defines her style, and she recently delivered back-to-back 900s at the X Games in Aspen, finishing second to Cassie Sharpe.

She began skiing at age three during regular family trips to the mountains, spent a period living in Canada, and now balances training with family commitments, with her mother frequently on the road.

Her support system includes her parents, Anne and Grant Brown, with younger brother James often in the mix as a friendly rival, and stories of Grant’s neighborhood fame.

She describes freestyle skiing as the feeling of flying and airtime—the freedom to express herself—as she heads toward her Olympic debut.