Published Feb 07, 2026
Kira Kimura delivered the top combined total to win the Olympic men’s big air final in Livigno. The Japanese rider sealed gold with a final-switch jump scored in the 90s, pushing teammate Ryoma Kimata to silver and denying defending champion Su Yiming a second straight title. Kira Kimura, Ryoma Kimata, and Su Yiming set the podium at the Livigno Snow Park in Valtellina during the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Judging rewarded difficulty and execution across two best runs. Kimura’s final attempt featured a high-difficulty switch backside rotation that earned the session’s top single-run mark, lifting him to 179.50. Kimata secured silver with 171.50 after an earlier clean high-rotation spin. Su opened strongly but a second-run error limited his chase to 168.50. These outcomes reflect Japan’s depth in big air and confirm Su’s consistency at the top level despite ceding the title.
The result strengthens Japan’s momentum in Olympic snowboarding and sets an early tone for the season’s narrative. Kimura claims his first Olympic medal and becomes the event’s new benchmark. Kimata leaves with a breakthrough silver after strong World Cup form. Su maintains a multi-Games podium record, extending his medal profile and keeping China relevant in the discipline.
Podium
- Kira Kimura JPN 179.50
- Ryoma Kimata JPN 171.50
- Su Yiming CHN 168.50
The venue’s larger takeoff line and consistent nighttime conditions favored riders carrying switch approaches into 1800 to 1980–class rotations. Execution margins decided medals. Kimura’s final-jump upgrade provided the separating score, while Kimata’s base of two solid counts kept pressure high. Su’s first-run quality preserved bronze after the mistake.
This podium impacts ranking trajectories. Kimura enters the next phase as the gold standard for trick difficulty under Olympic scoring pressure. Kimata’s silver validates his world-title credentials heading into the remaining major contests. Su’s bronze sustains his podium streak and suggests a continued rivalry with the Japanese pair in big air final rounds.
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Article Sources: https://www.reuters.com/sports/snowboard-japans-kimura-wins-gold-big-air-2026-02-07/, https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/sbd/je/m/ba----------------/fnl-/--------/result, https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/kira-kimura-grabs-big-air-title-japan-snowboardings-first-gold-2026-winter-games, https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/feb/07/winter-olympics-2026-first-gold-medals-mens-downhill-figure-skating-live
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