Colorado Snowboarders Aim for Podium at Milan Cortina Olympics

Red Gerard, Jake Canter, and Ollie Martin set to compete in Men's Snowboard Slopestyle Final

Feb. 19, 2026 at 9:47pm

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Colorado snowboarders Red Gerard, Jake Canter, and Ollie Martin are set to compete in the Men's Snowboard Slopestyle Final at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Gerard, the 2018 Olympic gold medalist in slopestyle, is looking to return to the podium after finishing fourth in 2022. Canter and Martin will also represent Team USA in the event.

Why it matters

Snowboarding is a core part of the Winter Olympics, with the park events like slopestyle being particularly popular. Colorado has produced several top snowboarders, and their performance in Milan Cortina will be closely watched by fans in the state and across the country.

The details

In the qualification round on Sunday, Gerard placed 11th to secure a spot in the final, while Martin ranked 6th and Canter was 10th. The Men's Snowboard Slopestyle Final is currently scheduled for Wednesday, with coverage beginning at 3:20 a.m. Mountain Time on Peacock.

  • The Men's Snowboard Slopestyle Final is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
  • Coverage of the event will begin at 3:20 a.m. Mountain Time on Wednesday.

The players

Red Gerard

An Olympic gold medalist in snowboard slopestyle from Silverthorne, Colorado, who is looking to return to the podium in Milan Cortina.

Jake Canter

A snowboarder from Silverthorne, Colorado, who will also compete for Team USA in the Men's Snowboard Slopestyle Final.

Ollie Martin

A snowboarder from Vail, Colorado, who qualified 6th in the slopestyle qualification round and will compete in the final for Team USA.

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The takeaway

Colorado's top snowboarders are poised to make a strong showing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, with Red Gerard, Jake Canter, and Ollie Martin all competing in the highly anticipated Men's Snowboard Slopestyle Final. Their performance will be closely watched by fans in the state and across the country.