Francis Jobin Securely Qualifies for Olympic Snowboard Big Air Final
Francis Jobin has successfully secured his place in the Olympic Snowboard Big Air Final, setting the stage for his debut at the Games. The 27-year-old snowboarder from Lac Beauport, Quebec, finished sixth in the qualification round, ensuring his participation in the Saturday final.
Qualification Highlights
The top 12 athletes advanced to the final, and Jobin’s performance marked a significant achievement in his competitive career. His prior best at the world championships was 18th place in 2017.
Canadian Competitors
Two other Canadian competitors, Eli Bouchard and Cameron Spalding, did not qualify, finishing in 14th and 21st places, respectively. Additionally, notable Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris withdrew from the competition following a head injury sustained on Wednesday. He aims to return for the slopestyle event later in the Olympic schedule.
Top Qualifiers
- 1st Place: Hiroto Ogiwara (Japan) – Two-time Winter X Games Champion
- 6th Place: Francis Jobin (Canada) – Qualified for Big Air Final
- 14th Place: Eli Bouchard (Canada) – Did not qualify
- 21st Place: Cameron Spalding (Canada) – Did not qualify
As the Olympic Snowboard Big Air Final approaches, all eyes will be on Jobin to see if he can capitalize on this unexpected opportunity and potentially win a medal for Canada.
