Sean FitzSimons Falls Short in Olympic Snowboard Slopestyle
The 2026 Winter Olympics men's slopestyle event in Livigno delivered a dramatic mix of high-flying tricks and intense competition, but it proved a tough day for Oregon snowboarder Sean FitzSimons. Moving up a day due to incoming snow, the qualifiers kicked off Sunday morning and FitzSimons faced one of the deepest fields in Olympic snowboarding history.
In his first run, FitzSimons put down a solid performance, earning a score of 26.50. Unfortunately, he couldn’t build on that momentum in his second attempt, scoring just 20.43. That left him 26th out of 30 competitors, missing the cut for the final, which takes only the top 12 athletes. While this result falls short of advancing, it reflects the razor-thin margins that define Olympic-level snowboarding, where even a small mistake can push a top athlete out of contention.
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For context, three of FitzSimons’ American teammates delivered standout performances. Ollie Martin soared to sixth place with a score of 78.30, Jake Canter claimed 10th at 70.53 and Red Gerard narrowly landed 11th with 70.00. Their scores demonstrate how high the level of competition is and how critical every trick, landing and technical element is in determining who moves on to the final showdown.
Slopestyle is a discipline that demands both creativity and precision. Riders navigate a complex course with rails, jumps and other obstacles, attempting tricks that are judged for difficulty, style and execution. Only the best single run counts, so the pressure is intense and the scoring can swing dramatically from one run to the next. FitzSimons has Olympic experience, making his debut in Beijing 2022, where he placed 17th in big air and competing earlier in these Games in the big air qualifier, where he placed 25th.
While FitzSimons’ journey in slopestyle ended at the qualifiers, the broader picture shows the strength and depth of U.S. snowboarding. Each athlete continues to push the limits and the upcoming final on Wednesday promises even more spectacular aerials, daring flips and precision landings.
For fans and followers of the Games, keeping track of these performances gives insight into how challenging and exhilarating Olympic snowboarding has become. Stay tuned, follow the action closely and watch how the world’s top snowboarders continue to redefine what’s possible on the snow.
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