Wānaka Freeskier Luca Harrington (20) has claimed another Freeski Big Air World Cup win this morning (January 11).

This win follows Luca’s career first World Cup win last weekend.

“This is absolutely incredible, I did not expect this to happen, it’s been such an honour to be here [Krieschberg, Austria] and to put down two runs again and walk away with the win is incredible,” Luca said.

Luca dominated from the first of three runs, posting the highest single jump score of the day with a flawless switch right triple corked 1620 esco grab which was awarded a huge 95.75 points out of a possible 100.

He immediately backed that up with the third highest score of the day (92.00) on his second run, stomping a right triple corked 1800 safety grab for a combined winning score of 187.75, nine points clear of his nearest competitor.

“I switched up my game plan today so I was a little unsure coming in, but I am glad I did it and I am so grateful to everyone who has supported me to this moment, my friends, my family, Hamish McDougall [Luca’s coach], Snow Sports New Zealand and all my sponsors, I wouldn’t be here without them.” Luca said.

Men’s Big Air World Cup Podium [L-R] Matej Svancer AUT (2nd), Luca Harrington NZL (1st), Leo Landroe NOR (3rd). PHOTO: FIS Park & Pipe

Luca was joined on the podium by local hero Matej Svancer of Austria in second and Norway’s Leo Landroe in third.

Luca is now focusing on the LAAX Open World Cup where he will compete in Freeski Slopestyle.