MT BULLER'S Jakara Anthony and Scotty James have delivered strong performances to start their World Cup seasons, showcasing their world-class talent on the international stage.

Anthony, the reigning World Cup moguls champion, secured her first win of the 2024-2025 season last week in Idre Fjäll, Sweden, marking the 23rd World Cup victory of her career.

After qualifying second with a score of 77.39, she dominated the finals with runs of 80.36 and a super-final score of 82.94, finishing ahead of France’s Perrine Laffont (80.89) and Canada’s Maya Schwinghammer (80.71).

“It feels good to finish up in first place,” said Anthony.

“I don’t think there was any more pressure than any other competition.

"I know what I am trying to achieve every time.

"I am competing against the other girls but kind of just competing against myself in a way.”

Meanwhile, Scotty James claimed silver at the FIS Snowboard World Cup Halfpipe in Secret Garden, China.

Returning to the site of his 2022 Olympic success, the 30-year-old Mt Buller rider delivered a strong final run, scoring 88.25 to finish behind Japan’s Yuto Totsuka (95.50) and ahead of Ryusei Yamada (87.75).

It marks the 16th World Cup medal of James’s career.