Bristol Mountain’s Own Chris Lillis Helps Lead Team USA to Aerials World Championship Victory
Canandaigua, NY – [March 27, 2025] – Bristol Mountain is proud to celebrate the continued success of Chris Lillis, one of its most accomplished alumni, as he helped lead Team USA to victory in the Aerials Team event at the 2025 FIS Freestyle, Snowboard, and Freeski World Championships in St. Moritz. Lillis, who began his career on the Bristol Mountain Freestyle Team, once again proved his world-class talent by securing the team’s gold medal with a clutch performance.
Lillis, an Olympic Gold Medalist in Mixed Team Aerials at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, executed a back double full-full-full, earning 125.34 points to seal the win for Team USA. The trio of Lillis, Kaila Kuhn, and Quinn Dehlinger delivered a dominant performance, achieving a total score of 344.63 points to defend USA’s world title.
Reflecting on the victory, Lillis expressed pride in his teammates and their ability to perform under pressure. “Kaila—I’ve watched her grow up and go through triples. Quinn is like a little brother to me. I just couldn’t let them down,” said Lillis. “I’ve been in these moments before, I knew what I had to do, and I was just happy to execute.”
Lillis’ journey to the world stage began at Bristol Mountain, where he trained and developed the skills that would ultimately propel him to international success. As a member of the Bristol Mountain Freestyle Team, he honed his craft on the same slopes that continue to produce top-tier athletes. His achievements are a testament to the world-class training and support system offered at Bristol Mountain.
“We are incredibly proud of Chris and all that he has accomplished,” said Bristol Mountain Head Freestyle Coach Johnny Kroetz. “From his early days as a young athlete on our freestyle team to winning an Olympic gold medal and now securing another world championship, he is an inspiration to the next generation of skiers at Bristol Mountain.”
With another gold to his name, Lillis continues to set the standard for excellence in freestyle aerials. His success underscores the strength of American freestyle skiing and the impact of training programs like those at Bristol Mountain.
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