Lipson boosts skiers to new heights at World Cup

A TORQUAY sports and exercise physiotherapist has helped Australia achieve its best result at a winter sports world cup event in the USA.

Holly Lipson helped Australia lock in the top four spots in the women’s aerial skiing at the 2025 International Ski World Cup at Deer Valley Resort in Utah.

The global series event saw top ski athletes compete across moguls and aerials disciplines.

Ms Lipson’s role on this assignment was providing physio and support to athletes in both the lead up to and during competition.

She said the team’s performance in Utah was thrilling to watch.

“It was super exciting for us to have our best result ever in history across winter sport in Australia.

“It was a tricky week. We had really warm weather in the lead up to the event. Day 1 and 2 competition was actually cancelled due to unsafe conditions. It was touch and go whether we would even have it [the competition] at all.

“We were super lucky to end up getting it off the ground and it was just a great result for the girls.”

 

Over the past ten years, Ms Lipson has been a physiotherapist for the Australian Para Alpine Team, Skeleton Team, Australian Aerials Team and individual winter sport athletes at various events.

When back home in Torquay, she practises at Grand Slam Physiotherapy on the Surf Coast Highway.

“I just love it [the snow trips] it keeps me fresh.

“It’s a big passion of mine and has taken me to some amazing places. It’s also given me the chance to work with some amazing people. I’m very grateful.”