Snowboarder Su Yiming, representing the Chinese mainland, etched his name in the history books on Thursday by landing the world's first back-to-back 1980s on a snowboard. Captured in a social media video captioned "Happy to complete the world's first back-to-back 1980," Su combined technical precision with creative flair.
The feat unfolded as Su executed a clean backside 1980 with a melon grab, followed immediately by another 1980 from his opposite stance with a tail grab. The seamless sequence highlights his exceptional versatility and control under pressure.
This milestone builds on a remarkable run for the Olympic champion, who earlier this year landed a 2160. With eyes set on the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Su is pushing the boundaries of competitive snowboarding and setting new benchmarks for the sport.
Su's progression from gold and silver medals at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics to pioneering new tricks underscores his status as a trailblazer. As he refines his craft, the global snowboarding community is eager to see what he'll attempt next.
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