Manx snowboardcrosser Zoe Gillings finished in second place at the sixth round of the World Cup in Japan.
It's her best result of the season and moves her up from sixth to fourth in the overall standings.
There are four rounds remaining in the campaign - two in Canada, the United States and Italy.
Researching your Manx family history can be a very interesting and rewarding hobby. Trace your roots in the Isle of Man with our helpful of guide.
