Chinese Olympic snowboarding champion Su Yiming has etched his name in history again, with Guinness World Records certifying his groundbreaking "back-to-back 1980" maneuver on Thursday. The feat, achieved during a training session in Switzerland's Saas-Fee on October 7, 2025, involves two consecutive 1,980-degree spins within a single run — a testament to athletic precision rarely seen in the sport.
Pushing Boundaries on Snow
The 21-year-old phenom, who claimed gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, continues redefining snowboarding's technical limits. His latest certification follows a 2021 Guinness recognition for pioneering the backslide 1980 Indy Crail. This season, Su dominated World Cup events at Beijing's Shougang Big Air and Zhangjiakou's Secret Garden — venues that hosted his historic 2022 Olympic victories.
Road to Milano Cortina
With three years remaining until the 2026 Winter Olympics, Su's record-breaking form signals strong momentum. Analysts note his technical innovations could reshape competition strategies globally. "This certification isn't just personal validation — it elevates what athletes believe is possible," stated a spokesperson from China's winter sports administration.
As training intensifies for the Milano Cortina Games, Su's achievements spotlight Asia's growing influence in winter sports. His success story, blending cutting-edge athleticism with youth-driven ambition, resonates particularly with Asia's younger generation of winter sports enthusiasts.
