Kirsty Muir just wrapped up a season for the history books, and even she admits her own success has been a thrilling surprise. The 21-year-old Scottish freestyle skier capped an incredible year by becoming the first British woman ever to clinch the FIS World Cup titles in both slopestyle and the overall park & pipe discipline—a monumental achievement in the sport.

“It has definitely been a goal of mine for a while,” Muir told BBC Scotland. “To finish such a fun and good season like that was really special. It’s a personal achievement, and it’s cool that it’s a bit of history, too.”

This historic double crowns a year of relentless progression. Earlier in the season, Muir stood atop the podium at the prestigious X Games, solidifying her status among the global elite. She then carried that momentum to the Winter Olympics, where she came agonizingly close to a medal, finishing fourth in both the women’s slopestyle and big air events.

What makes her story even more remarkable is the backdrop of adversity. Muir spent a full year sidelined from late 2023, undergoing both knee and shoulder surgery. That challenging period forced a shift in perspective that has clearly fueled her comeback. “I feel like I’ve had a bit of a mindset change,” she revealed. “I’ve surprised myself, but I’ve also been working hard for it. I think everything just came together.”

For her rivals, the most exciting—or daunting—part is this: Kirsty Muir is convinced her best performances are still ahead of her. “Definitely, I think so,” she said. After a history-making season built on resilience and raw talent, the skiing world is on notice. The future looks incredibly bright for this champion.