Defending Olympic champion Su Yiming delivered a heart-stopping comeback at the Milano Cortina Winter Games today, securing his spot in Saturday's men's snowboard big air final after a rocky start. The 21-year-old Chinese phenom scored just 22 points on his first jump – then unleashed his signature aerial magic 🪂
‘I knew I had to go bigger,’ Su told reporters after sticking a gravity-defying backside 1980 melon grab – that's five full spins while switching stance mid-air! The crowd erupted as his final 85-point score flashed, cementing his place among the world's top 12 riders.
This redemption arc hits different for the Beijing 2022 gold medalist, who's battled injuries since becoming China's first Olympic snowboarding champion. ‘Four years ago changed everything,’ said Su, now leading this season's World Cup standings. ‘But today's riders are next-level – it's about who keeps their cool.’ ❄️
All eyes will be on Su this weekend as he aims to make history again. Will his ‘trust the process’ mentality pay off? One thing's certain: this final's gonna be lit 🔥 Follow @NewspaperAmigo for live updates!
