USA snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington wins half-pipe gold medal

United States snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington has won gold in the women's snowboard half-pipe competition at the Winter Olympics.

The 24-year-old, who is competing in her first Winter Games, scored 91.75 on her second run to secure victory.

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Australia's Torah Bright, who won gold at the Vancouver Games in 2010, claimed the silver medal with a score of 91.50.

Farrington's compatriot Kelly Clark, who entered the competition as the favourite, posted a score of 90.75 to take bronze. Despite scoring just 48.25 on her first attempt following a fall, Clark moved up into a medal position with her second run.

Hannah Teter completed an impressive showing from the USA as she took fourth place.