 Andrews at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (2004-12-29) 29 December 2004 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Freestyle skiing |
Event(s) | Big air, Slopestyle |
Ruby Star Andrews (born 29 December 2004) is a New Zealand freestyle skier. She represented New Zealand at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Early life
Andrews was born in Christchurch on 29 December 2004.12 When she was four years old, she moved with her family to Queenstown.1 She was educated at Wakatipu High School and online through Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu.3
Career
Andrews competed at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics and finished in fifth place in the halfpipe event after battling through a heel injury.4
During the 2022–23 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup, she earned her first career World Cup podium on 4 February 2023, finishing in third place.56 During the 2023–24 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup, she earned her second career World Cup podium on 23 November 2023, again finishing in third place.7
In March 2025, she competed at the 2025 FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships and finished in fifth place in the slopestyle event with a score of 60.91. On 30 October 2025, she was conditionally selected to represent New Zealand at the 2026 Winter Olympics.8 In November 2025, she dislocated her hip.9 In January 2026, she was officially named to the Olympics roster.10
Results
Olympic Winter Games
| Year | Age | Slopestyle | Big Air |
|---|---|---|---|
 2026 Milano Cortina
|
21 | 17 | 24 |
World Championships
| Year | Age | Slopestyle | Big Air |
|---|---|---|---|
 2023 Bakuriani
|
18 | 6 | DNS |
 2025 Engadin
|
20 | 5 | 17 |
References
References
- Bilo, Mike. "A flowing gem: Ruby Star Andrews on all things Queenstown". Destination Queenstown. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- "Ruby Star ANDREWS". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- Pearson, Joseph (21 August 2022). "How teenage freeskier Ruby Andrews juggles homework while training to become world champion". Stuff. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- "Ruby Andrews Battles Through Injury to Finish 5th at Youth Olympic Games Halfpipe". snowsports.co.nz. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- "Killi and Ruud rule Mammoth in big day for Norwegian freeski". fis-ski.com. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- "By the numbers: The 2022/23 FIS Freeski World Cup and World Championships". fis-ski.com. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- "Gremaud and McEachran earn the crowns at weather-shortened Stubai slopestyle". fis-ski.com. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- "NZ Team name first eight for Milano Cortina". olympics.com. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- Reive, Christopher (3 February 2026). "Winter Olympics: Ruby Star Andrews beats the clock to make Olympic debut after hip dislocation". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- Porter, Joe (4 February 2026). "Making Winter Olympics a victory for two NZ debutants Lucas Ball and Ruby Star Andrews". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 4 February 2026.