Kirsty Muir, the freestyle skier from Aberdeen, faced a heartbreaking near-miss at the Winter Olympics, finishing in fourth place, a mere 0.41 points behind the bronze medalist. Despite showcasing her impressive skills by winning the prestigious X Games slopestyle title shortly before the Olympics, her performance at the Games was hindered by the high stakes and intense pressure that come with competing on such a grand stage. Her best score of 76.05, while respectable, was not enough to secure a podium finish, and this was especially difficult for Muir, who is determined and believes she has more to offer in future competitions.

Reflecting on her experience, Muir described her emotional struggle with the closeness of her result, emphasizing how in freestyle skiing, even fractions of a point can dictate the outcome of a competition. Her journey in the Olympics was made more poignant as this was her debut at such a high level of competition, having participated at the age of 17, and her aspiration for more was evident in her comments. Muir's performance showcased her potential, and she hinted at a strong desire to improve and continue pushing her limits in future events.

The podium at the Winter Olympics was completed by Mathilde Gremaud from Switzerland who took gold, and Eileen Gu from China who claimed silver, repeating the performances from the previous Olympics in Beijing. As Muir rounds off her Olympic experience, the anticipation of what comes next for her will be closely watched, as her determination to succeed might lead her to future victories in the sport.