John Branch
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Snowboarders Set to Take Flight in Men's and Women's Big Air Finals
Competitors have three jumps each, judged by a panel, and the top two scores are added to determine the winner.
Eileen Gu Will Have to Fight for Gold in Strong Slopestyle Field
Gu’s biggest rival is Kelly Sildaru of Estonia, who finished first in qualifying rounds. Several other women have a chance to reach the podium.
Xu Mengtao, of China, Takes the Gold in Women’s Aerials
Megan Nick, of the United States, won bronze.
Eileen Gu Takes on Slopestyle Qualifying After Snow Delay
The 18-year-old who grew up in California but competes for China already has one gold medal in big air.
Eileen Gu's Slopestyle Qualifying Postponed By Weather
The freestyle skier will wait to compete after a dramatic, come-from-behind victory in big air.
U.S. Olympic Snowboarding Coach, Peter Foley, Under Investigation
Peter Foley denied the accusations of sexual misconduct that were made by a former athlete.
Shaun White Goes for Gold at His Last Olympics Event
The 35-year-old snowboarding legend faces competition from a field of heir apparents.
Shaun White Competes in His Last Olympic Event on Thursday Night
Competing in the Olympic halfpipe final against athletes who admired him when they were children, White is reflecting on his legacy and planning his future...