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Indra Brown

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Indra Brown
Personal information
Born (2010-01-29) January 29, 2010 (age 16)
East Melbourne, Australia
Sport
Country Australia
SportFreestyle skiing
Event
Halfpipe skiing
Medal record
Women's snowboarding
Representing  Australia
Winter X Games
Silver medal – second place2026 AspenSuperpipe
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2026 CalgaryHalfpipe

Indra Brown (born January 29, 2010) is an Australian freestyle skier. She represented Australia at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Career

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During the 2025–26 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup, Brown made her World Cup debut on 12 December 2025 and earned her first World Cup podium finishing in third place.[1] Her third-place finish was the best ever result for an Australian during a World Cup debut, beating the previous record of two-time Olympic medallist Torah Bright's fourth-place finish in September 2003.[2] The next week, on 20 December 2025, she earned a second place podium finish with a score of 80.00.[3] On 3 January 2026, she earned her third consecutive podium finish, and first career World Cup victory, with a score of 85.20. At 15 years old, she became the youngest Australian to claim a World Cup victory.[4][5]

She then made her X Games debut in January 2026, where she was the youngest athlete at the competition. She won a silver medal in the superpipe event, becoming the youngest medalist in the event's history at 15 years old.[6]

She was named to Australia's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.[7] At 15 years old, she was the youngest athlete selected to represent Australia.[8] She competed in the halfpipe event and finished in fifth place with a score of 87.00.[9] [10] In March 2026, she competed at the FIS Freestyle Junior World Ski Championships and won a gold medal in the halfpipe event with a score of 92.00.[11]

Personal life

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Brown was born to Grant and Anne Brown. Her father made headlines when he chased down and restrained a teenager attempting to break into his home in just his underwear, and was dubbed "Captain Underpants" by his neighbours.[12][13]

Results

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Olympic Winter Games

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As of 27 February 2026[14]
 Year   Age   Halfpipe 
Italy 2026 Milano Cortina 16 5

World Cup results by season

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As of 27 February 2026[15][16]
Season Halfpipe skiing
Events
started		 Wins Pods Points Rank
2025–26[17] 4 1 3 290 1

References

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  1. ↑ Gates, Zachary (13 December 2025). "'An incredible feeling': Aussie schoolgirl Indra Brown, 15, wins historic World Cup medal". Nine.com.au. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  2. ↑ Smale, Simon (13 December 2025). "Teenage skier Indra Brown claims maiden FIS Freestyle halfpipe World Cup medal in Secret Garden". abc.net. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  3. ↑ Smale, Simon (20 December 2025). "Australian 15-year-old Indra Brown claims World Cup silver in the freeski halfpipe". abc.net. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "Maiden World Cup victory for Brown in Calgary as Goepper dominates men's field". fis-ski.com. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  5. ↑ Smale, Simon (3 January 2026). "Australia's Indra Brown, Valentino Guseli win World Cup gold medals ahead of Winter Olympics". abc.net. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Teenage sensation Indra Brown claims X Games silver on debut". olympics.com. Australian Olympic Committee. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  7. ↑ Negrepontis, Nic (24 January 2026). "Aussie 15-year-old Indra Brown's stunning Olympic qualification confirmed for skiing halfpipe". Nine.com.au. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "Australia unveil Winter Olympics team with 15-year-old Indra Brown leading medal charge". The Guardian. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "Teenager Brown fifth on debut". olympics.com. Australian Olympic Committee. 22 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  10. ↑ "Schoolgirl Indra Brown soars as freeski's superstar predicts 16-year-old's 'time will come'". The Guardian. 22 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  11. ↑ "Brown turns Olympic experience into Halfpipe Junior World title as Swedenborg claims maiden victory". fis-ski.com. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  12. ↑ Negrepontis, Nic (9 December 2025). "Teen daughter of Melbourne crime fighter 'Captain Underpants' chasing Winter Olympics dream at just 15". Nine.com.au. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  13. ↑ Brischetto, Patrick (13 October 2025). "'Captain Underpants': Melbourne homeowner chases down, restrains alleged home invader in underwear". Nine News. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  14. ↑ "Indra Brown FIS Profile – Olympic Winter Games results". fis-ski.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  15. ↑ "Indra Brown FIS Profile – Cups". fis-ski.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  16. ↑ "Indra Brown FIS Profile – Podiums". fis-ski.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  17. ↑ "Indra Brown FIS Profile – 2026 World Cup results". fis-ski.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
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