The men’s snowboard halfpipe competition unfolded in Livigno, Italy—along the Swiss border—on the evening of February 13 (local time), amid the ongoing test events for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Spectators packed spots along both sides of the slope for prime viewing, twisting their heads to follow athletes’ dynamic movements. Crowds erupted in cheers for high-difficulty rotational maneuvers, flashing surprised expressions and capturing the action on smartphones.
Halfpipe Basics
Athletes navigate a U-shaped ramp, about 6.7 meters wide and resembling a halved cylindrical pipe. They traverse side to side, linking tricks seamlessly. Scoring prioritizes jump variety and impressive air height.
Standout Performances and Results
Chae-woon Lee executed a world-leading 1620-degree rotation but finished sixth overall.
Podium Finishers
- Gold: Yuto Totsuka (Japan)
- Silver: Scotty James (Australia)
- Bronze: Rui Seiga Yamada (Japan)
