Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina 2026, Olympic Snowboarding will feature all its popular disciplines, including the return of Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Parallel Giant Slalom. Expect fierce competition as top snowboarders from around the world aim to make their mark and secure medals in these thrilling events.

Snowboarding made its Winter Olympic debut at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympic Games, bringing a fresh, dynamic energy to the Winter Olympics. Initially featuring only the Giant Slalom events for people, the sport quickly captured the imagination of fans and athletes alike. The 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics Games marked a significant expansion, introducing the Halfpipe event, which added a new level of excitement and skill to the competition. By the 2014 Sochi Games, snowboarding had further diversified with the addition of the Slopestyle event, showcasing even more of the sport’s versatility and flair.

Over the years, Olympic snowboarding has seen some remarkable performances and dominant figures. In the 1998 Nagano Games, Canadian Ross Rebagliati clinched gold in the Men’s Giant Slalom, while American Carla Edge took gold in the Women’s event. The 2002 Salt Lake City Games were highlighted by American Kelly Clark's gold medal in the Women’s Halfpipe and Rebagliati’s additional gold in the Men’s Halfpipe, solidifying his place in Olympic history.

The Winter Olympic 2006 Turin Games saw the rise of Shaun White from the USA, who captured gold in the Men’s Halfpipe, a feat he would repeat in Vancouver in 2010. His performance in 2010 solidified his status as a snowboarding legend. In Turin, Jasey-Jay Anderson from Canada also made his mark by winning gold in the Men’s Parallel Giant Slalom. The 2014 Sochi Games introduced Slopestyle as a new highlight, with Jamie Anderson of the USA winning gold in the Women’s Slopestyle and Ståle Sandbech of Norway taking silver. Sage Kotsenburg of the USA and Canada’s Dara Howell won gold in Men’s and Women’s Slopestyle, respectively.

The 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games reaffirmed Shaun White’s dominance as he secured his third gold medal in the Men’s Halfpipe. Chloe Kim from the USA emerged as a new star, winning gold in the Women’s Halfpipe and capturing hearts with her impressive performances. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games saw Chloe Kim successfully defend her title with another gold medal in the Women’s Halfpipe, while Jan Scherrer from Switzerland claimed gold in the Men’s Halfpipe, continuing the sport’s tradition of thrilling and competitive performances.

Each Winter Olympic Games has added its unique chapter to the history of snowboarding, reflecting the sport’s growth and the emergence of new talents who push the boundaries of what’s possible in the snow. The United States, Canada, and Switzerland have been dominant in recent years. The US team, led by athletes like Shaun White and Chloe Kim, consistently performs well. Switzerland has also been strong, with riders like Iouri Podladtchikov and Esther Ledecka making significant impacts.