Snowboard superstar Su Yiming secured a bronze medal in men’s slopestyle at the FIS World Cup in Laax, Switzerland, on January 18, 2026. Fresh off his Big Air Olympic gold, the 21-year-old Chinese rider delivered a solid opening run to lock in third place and amp up excitement for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Games. 🏂❄️
After placing 12th in the semifinal, Su was first to drop in the final. Playing it safe on his first attempt, he nailed a Back Double Cork 1260 Mute for a smooth 76.10 points, earning him second place at that stage. He went for riskier tricks in his next run but fell short, scoring just 12.53 points.
Su’s first-run score held up for bronze, with France’s Romain Allemand grabbing gold and Japan’s Yuto Kimura taking silver. With four World Cup podiums already this season, Su tops the overall standings as he heads to Italy.
All eyes are now on Su Yiming as he gears up for the 2026 Winter Olympics. If his form in Laax is any indication, he’s a serious contender to add to his medal haul in Milan-Cortina. 🌟
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Su gets World Cup bronze with solid first run in men's slopestyle
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