A new-look squad exceeded expectations last season, and they built on that promise in the competition’s latest staging as the men and women triumphed in the boardercross, parallel giant slalom and slopestyle.

Those results saw the soldiers secure the overall honours in both fields, while a number of individuals posted impressive performances to underpin the victory charge.

Lance Bombardier Jordan Buckley (Royal Artillery) topped the podium in the women’s boardercross and then took silver in the parallel giant slalom and bronze in the slopestyle on her way to finishing second in the Snowboarding combined standings.

Corporal Kazim Jones (Royal Logistic Corps) – who was named best newcomer in the 2025 championships – claimed bronze in the men’s boardercross and there were silver and bronze medals respectively for Captain Sven Benavides (The Rifles) and Sergeant Jason Cole (Royal Logistic Corps) in a keenly contested parallel giant slalom. 

Benavides was also third in the race for the collective title. “It was a massive haul,” team manager Warrant Officer Class One Dale Gallagher (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) told SoldierSport as he reflected on the success.

“We have many riders who have grown following their experiences last year. “That first season at Meribel can be quite daunting and it is a big step up, particularly when it comes to the night race in the parallel giant slalom. “I am delighted they came back and performed the way they did.