Australian snowboarder Cam Bolton was airlifted to the hospital after breaking his neck while training for the 2026 Winter Olympics

The women’s snowboard halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics promises a high-flying showdown as the world’s top riders compete for Olympic gold on Thursday at Big Air Shougang in Milano‑Cortina.

For those unfamiliar, snowboard cross is one of the coolest Olympic events. With thrilling passes, chaotic crashes, and dramatic photo finishes, snowboard cross has been one of the Winter Olympics’ most exciting events since it first appeared on the program in 2006.

Pinckney's Jake Vedder competed in his second Winter Olympic Games in snowboard cross on Thursday, Feb. 12.

The child actor-turned-snowboard prodigy won gold in the men's snowboard slopestyle, while Team USA's Jake Canter took bronze.

Scotty James has fallen short of an elusive Olympic gold, instead claiming a second silver medal in the snowboard halfpipe.

A rider who trains with Winter Park Competition Center ended up in 14th place in the 2026 Olympic snowboard cross event in Lavigno, Italy. Stacy Gaskill of Golden, Colorado made it through the first