Olympic Big Air champion Su Yiming secured a bronze medal in the men's slopestyle at the FIS Snowboard World Cup in Laax, Switzerland, on January 19, 2026, cementing his status as a top contender ahead of next month's Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The 21-year-old Chinese athlete delivered a flawless first run featuring a Back Double Cork 1260 Mute, earning 76.10 points to temporarily hold second place.
While Su stumbled during his second run while attempting higher-difficulty maneuvers, his initial score proved enough for third place behind France's Romain Allemand (gold) and Japan's Yuto Kimura (silver). The result marks Su's fourth World Cup podium this season, securing his lead in the overall standings.
"This bronze gives me confidence, but the real test comes next month," said Su, referencing the upcoming Winter Olympics where he aims to upgrade his Beijing 2022 slopestyle silver to gold. With his technical consistency and progressive trick selection, analysts predict strong medal prospects for the rising star in Italy.
