Su Yiming captured gold in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Livigno Snow Park on Wednesday, marking China's first gold of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. According to People's Daily, the day also marks Su's 22nd birthday. The photo shows the awarding ceremony. Photo: Wang Jingyuan/People's Daily
Su Yiming captured gold in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Livigno Snow Park on Wednesday, marking China's first gold of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. According to People's Daily, the day also marks Su's 22nd birthday. The photo shows the awarding ceremony. Photo: Wang Jingyuan/People's Daily
Su seized the lead in the opening run with 82.41 points, a mark that ultimately proved decisive. The victory, secured on his 22nd birthday, made his Olympic triumph all the more memorable.
Japan's Taiga Hasegawa finished second with 82.13, while Jake Canter of the United States took bronze with 79.36.
Four years ago in Beijing, Su finished second in slopestyle before claiming gold in big air. In Milan, he had already taken a bronze medal in big air on February 7 before returning to the top of the podium in slopestyle.
Su Yiming of China reacts during the snowboard men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)
Su Yiming of China competes during the snowboard men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)
Su Yiming of China competes during the snowboard men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)
Su Yiming of China reacts during the snowboard men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)
Su Yiming of China reacts during the snowboard men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)
Su Yiming of China competes during the snowboard men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026.(Photo: Xinhua)
Su Yiming of China competes during the snowboard men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)
Su Yiming of China reacts during the snowboard men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)
Su Yiming of China competes during the snowboard men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)
