In a spectacular display of snowboarding prowess, China's Yang Wenlong soared to new heights, clinching the men's bronze medal at the Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing Big Air World Cup held at Beijing's iconic Shougang Park on Sunday.
The vibes were electric as Yang pulled off a stunning backside 1800 on his second run, earning him an impressive score of 81.25 points! 🚀 This move catapulted him up the rankings, momentarily placing him second behind Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara.
Meanwhile, all eyes were also on Su Yiming, Yang's compatriot and the 2022 Winter Olympic gold medalist at the same venue. However, Su couldn't quite find his footing this time around, stumbling in his first two runs and ending up in 10th place. But hey, even legends have off days, right?
At the top of the leaderboard, it was Hiroto Ogiwara who ultimately snagged the gold with a total of 169.50 points. Not far behind, Italy's Ian Matteoli threw down the first-ever frontside 2160 at a World Cup event! 🤯 His jaw-dropping trick earned him a massive 97.75 points and the silver medal.
The competition was fierce, the tricks were insane, and the stoke levels were through the roof! 🌟 Big congrats to Yang Wenlong for making his mark and bringing home the bronze. China's snowboarding scene is definitely one to watch! 👀🇨🇳
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Yang takes bronze in Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing Big Air World Cup
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