Sochi 2014: Jenny Jones wins GB bronze at Winter Olympics - in pictures

The snowboard slopestyle competition is an event in which the objective is to produce stunts and tricks on a downhill course – it's a new event in this year's Olympics. The 635m course in Rosa Khutor begins with rails and jibs, followed by three kickers (jumps) which get bigger and bigger, allowing the riders to build up to a huge climax Photograph: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images

Jones, a medal hopeful going into the competition, looked as though she would miss out on making the women's final. But a strong performance in the semis (pictured) saw her qualify Photograph: JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images

The 33-year-old booked her place in the showpiece event with a third-place finish in the semi-final on Sunday morning Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

One of Jones's rivals, Sarka Pancochova of Czech Republic, walked away from a crash with a cracked helmet Photograph: JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images

Jones was outside the medals after one run of the finals Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images

After a flawless second run she jumped to the top of the standings. But there were still 10 more riders to come ... Photograph: MIKE BLAKE/REUTERS

She was eventually overtaken by Finland's Enni Rukajarvi and USA's Jamie Anderson, but clung on to the bronze. She's pictured celebrating with Anderson, left Photograph: Andy Wong/AP

Jones, right, finished with a score of 87.25. Rukajarvi, left, ended on 92.50 and Anderson, centre, scored 95.25 Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

“It’s ridiculous! That’s me! That’s me! From Bristol,” a jubilant Jones said afterwards, reviewing her achievement Photograph: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images