Jake Canter Wins Olympic Bronze in Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle
American snowboarder Jake Canter secured a bronze medal in men’s snowboard slopestyle at the 2026 Winter Olympics held in Livigno, Italy. His performance on February 18, 2026, marked a significant moment as it was his first Olympic appearance.
Canter’s Journey to Olympic Bronze
Jake Canter scored a 79.36 in his final run. Following his performance, he had to watch the remaining competitors to see if he would maintain a podium finish. Canadian Mark McMorris crashed during his last jump, while Norway’s Marcus Kleveland scored 78.86, and New Zealand’s Dane Menzies failed to finish his run, allowing Canter to celebrate his bronze medal win.
Competition Highlights
- Date: February 18, 2026
- Location: Livigno, Italy
- Event: Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle
- Canter’s Score: 79.36
- Medal: Bronze
- Gold Medalist: Su Yiming (China)
- Silver Medalist: Taiga Hasegawa (Japan)
This medal represents a career milestone for Canter, who previously won a World Cup competition in Aspen, Colorado, during the 2025-26 season. During that event, he triumphed over both Su Yiming and Dane Menzies.
Looking Ahead
The World Cup season will continue in March, with events scheduled in Flachau, Austria, and Sivapalan, Switzerland. Team USA hopes to build on this success as Jake Canter brings attention to American snowboarding.
Historical Context
The last time a U.S. snowboarder medaled in this event was in 2018 when Red Gerard clinched gold. Gerard finished sixth in the current competition.
Canter’s achievement highlights the growing talent within Team USA and the increasing competitiveness of Snowboarding on the world stage.
