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Snowboarder James Barnes-Miller wins two World Cup golds in Pyha, Finland

Snowboarder James Barnes-Miller is celebrating after he won two World Cup gold medals.

Barnes-Miller, born in Tunbridge Wells before moving to Broadstairs, came out on top in two categories at the championships, held on Friday and Saturday in Pyha, Finland.

Kent's James Barnes-Miller
Kent's James Barnes-Miller

After claiming his first World Cup gold of the season, the 33-year-old wrote on Instagram: “First World Cup boardercross and first gold of the season - absolutely buzzing!

“I love coming to this place.

“Big thanks to @scorginski for making my boards the fastest and @karelvangoor [and] @superradness for the best coaching.”

A former pupil of Broadstairs College, Barnes-Miller, born without a right hand, competed at the Winter Paralympics in 2018 and 2022.

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