Women of Winter: Britt Cox

Our Women in Focus series, where we showcase the stories of inspiring members of Snow Australia Women of Winter (WoW) community, continues this month with Australian mogul skier Britteny Cox.

The three-time Olympian is currently training for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and has come a long way since she became the the second youngest athlete to represent Australia in Winter Games history and the youngest competitor at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.

Since then Cox had an amazing career with highlights including winning Australia's first ever female World Cup mogul skiing medal in Deer Valley, Utah in 2012 and the first mogul skiing FIS Crystal Globe in 2017, the year when she also became FIS Mogul World Champion in Sierra Nevada, Spain.

Brittt, when did you decide that you wanted to be mogul skiing athlete?

I grew up at Falls Creek and was on skis pretty much as soon as I could walk. I remember being inspired by aerial skier Alisa Camplin when she won Gold at the 2002 Olympic Games and from then on I knew I wanted to be a winter sport champion. 

I participated in all the skiing disciplines through the Interschools pathway and competed in my first mogul competition when I was 8 years old. I was instantly hooked on the thrill of competition and the variety of skills involved in mogul skiing. 

What drives you to be the best you can be? 

I’m a very goal-oriented person. I love working hard towards a goal and the feeling of satisfaction when I know I have challenged myself to maximise my potential.  

I set myself goals that I’m passionate about, that I know will expand my abilities and enable me to grow. It’s this passion and determination to reach my full potential that drives my motivation in sport and in life. 

What has been your proudest achievement? 

My entire 2016-17 FIS World Cup season has been a highlight of my career. I’m proud of my ability to consistently perform at the highest level throughout the season and cap that off with my goal of becoming World Champion. 

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received in your career? 

One of the best pieces of advice I have received as an athlete comes from my coach, Kate Blamey, and that is to always “BACK YOURSELF”. So much of my sport is mind-over-matter and having confidence in your ability is essential for success. 

Is there anything else you would like to share with other women in the snow sport industry? 

I have heard the incredible Lydia Lassila say ‘success breeds success’ and I think this is so true within Australia’s female winter sport community.

I would also add to that ‘support breeds success’. I really think we can all become better when we lift each other up. I’m lucky to be part of an awesome bunch of women in the mogul team who embody this concept and I can see that when we get behind each other not only are we becoming better athletes, we’re also  having a heap of fun along the way! 

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