Get ready for an epic journey into the world of women's snowboarding! A groundbreaking moment has arrived, and it's time to celebrate!
Japan's Murase Kokomo, a true pioneer, has just pulled off an incredible feat - the first-ever backside triple cork 1620 in women's snowboarding. This achievement marks a significant milestone, pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible.
Kokomo shared the news on social media, leaving her fans in awe with a simple yet powerful caption: "Omg bs 1620." Currently, she's training at Prime Park Sessions, an annual high-performance camp located on Austria's Stubai Glacier, where she's perfecting her craft.
Her new trick is a masterpiece of precision and style. Imagine spinning backside for a breathtaking four-and-a-half rotations, all while executing a triple off-axis corked rotation, and then landing switch, facing backwards. It's a move that demands not just skill but also immense courage.
The women's snowboarding community has shown incredible support, just like we witnessed at the recent Olympic Winter Games. The entire Beijing 2022 big air podium joined in the celebration, with heartfelt comments flooding Murase's social media. Anna Gasser, the gold medallist from Beijing 2022, exclaimed, "Wow wow wow!!! Queen," while silver medallist Zoi Sadowski Synnott wrote, "Cocooooo" and shared the thrilling clip.
But here's where it gets controversial... Murase's trick is just the tip of the iceberg. The progression in women's snowboarding is mind-boggling. Gasser, for instance, has built upon her gold-medal-winning trick, adding an extra off-axis rotation for a Cab triple cork 1260, which earned her X Games gold in 2025. Sadowski-Synnott has also joined the triple cork club with a backside triple cork 1440.
And this is the part most people miss... Japan's Reira Iwabuchi, who finished fourth in Beijing, is not one to be left behind. She's upped her rotation game with a frontside double cork 1440. Even Great Britain's Mia Brookes, eyeing her Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026, has added a Cab 1440 flat spin to her impressive arsenal last season.
So, what does this mean for the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics? Get ready for an explosion of talent and innovation. These tricks and more will be on full display at the inaugural big air World Cup competition, taking place on December 5-6 at the Secret Garden in the People's Republic of China.
Will these athletes continue to push the boundaries of what's possible? Will their tricks evolve even further? And most importantly, who will emerge as the champion?
The stage is set, and the world is watching. Are you ready for the thrill of women's snowboarding?
- For a deeper dive, check out our previews and guides:
- 2025/26 FIS snowboard World Cup season preview: slopestyle, halfpipe & big air
- Snowboard: How to qualify for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
