Brandon Cain with Team GB in Italy for stages 1&2
Manx snowboarder Brandon Cain is set to make his mark the first and second stages of the SBX World Cup.
It's the 22-year-old's second world cup, in which he's been selected to represent Team GB.
Cain is among 90 athletes competing in the bordercross - 30 women and 60 men - who will battle it out over the weekend.
It's taking place in Italy's Valmelenco Bernia Ski Resort from 23-24 January, with athletes undergoing Covid tests and regulations before arriving.
You can keep up to date on Brandon's progress here or on Brandon's official Facebook page.
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