Indra Brown

Indra Brown
Personal information
Born (2010-01-29) January 29, 2010
East Melbourne, Australia
Sport
Country Australia
SportFreestyle skiing
Event
Halfpipe skiing
Medal record
Women's snowboarding
Representing  Australia
Winter X Games
2026 Aspen Superpipe
World Junior Championships
2026 Calgary Halfpipe

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

Career

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

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

Olympic Winter Games

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

World Cup results by season

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

  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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