Big Heights Under the Lights 🏂🔥 | Snowboard Men's Big Air Qualification at Milano Cortina 2026

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The men’s snowboard big air competition at Milano Cortina 2026 kicked off under the lights in Livigno, with Japan’s Ogiwara Hiroto topping qualifiers on a combined score of 178.50. Italy’s Ian Matteoli thrilled the home crowd in second place, followed by Japan’s Kimura Kira, while Beijing 2022 champion Su Yiming secured fourth to advance. The top 12 riders now move on to Saturday’s big air final, where Ogiwara says he’s ready to give his “100” and chase Olympic gold.

1. Ogiwara Hiroto 🇯🇵 - 178.50
2. Ian Matteoli 🇮🇹 - 174.50
3. Kimura Kira 🇯🇵 - 173.25
4. Su Yiming 🇨🇳 - 172.75
5. Hasegawa Taiga 🇯🇵 - 172.25
6. Francis Jobin 🇨🇦 - 170.75
7. Lyon Farrell 🇳🇿 - 170.00
8. Rocco Jamieson 🇳🇿 - 168.25
9. Oliver Martin 🇺🇸 - 167.50
10. Kimata Ryoma 🇯🇵 - 164.75
11. Dane Menzies 🇳🇿 - 164.00
12. Valentino Guseli 🇦🇺 - 163.00

Relive the best moments from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, featuring elite athletes, thrilling competition, and unforgettable highlights across the world’s top winter sports on the Olympic stage.

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