Yang Wenlong Snatches Bronze at Big Air World Cup

China’s snowboarding star Yang Wenlong carved his name into the Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing Big Air World Cup history books this weekend, clinching a bronze medal at Beijing’s iconic Shougang Park! The high-flying showdown saw Yang dominate with a smooth backside 1800 in his second run, scoring 81.25 points and securing his spot on the podium.

Olympic gold medalist Su Yiming, Yang’s compatriot and hometown favorite, faced a tough day—sliding to 10th place after struggling to stick his landings. Meanwhile, Japan’s Hiroto Ogiwara soared to gold (169.50 points), while Italy’s Ian Matteoli stunned fans by landing the world’s first frontside 2160 , earning a jaw-dropping 97.75-point score for silver!

This event not only highlighted next-gen talent but also turned Shougang Park—a 2022 Winter Olympics venue—into a global hotspot for snowboarding’s most daring tricks. Who’s ready for the next gravity-defying showdown?

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Yang takes bronze in Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing Big Air World Cup

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