In a thrilling showdown at the Winter Olympics, Austria’s Alessandro Haemmerle successfully reclaimed his title in men’s snowboardcross on February 12, 2026. Competing in Livigno, Italy, Haemmerle faced Canada’s Eliot Grondin, who secured the silver medal, marking another close finish between these two fierce rivals.
Men’s Snowboardcross Olympic Results
The race concluded with Haemmerle edging out Grondin by a mere 0.03 seconds. This closely mirrors their last encounter during the Beijing 2022 Olympics, where Haemmerle triumphed with a winning margin of just 0.02 seconds.
Medalists Overview
- Gold Medal: Alessandro Haemmerle (Austria)
- Silver Medal: Eliot Grondin (Canada)
- Bronze Medal: Jakob Dusek (Austria)
All four finalists had a chance at the top podium as they approached the finish line. Dusek’s performance secured the bronze, preventing France’s Aidan Chollet from stepping onto the medal podium.
Notable Competitors
In another highlight of the games, American snowboarder Nick Baumgartner, the 2022 Olympic mixed snowboardcross champion, reached the semifinals but was ultimately eliminated from contention.
Snowboardcross Format
Snowboardcross features four riders racing down a course filled with banks and rolling bumps, with the objective of finishing first. The competition follows a bracket format, where the top two racers from each round advance to the final.
Recent Achievements
Grondin had a successful season leading up to the Olympics, winning the 2024-25 Crystal Globe and the 2025 world championship, where Haemmerle notably took bronze. Additionally, on the same day, Benjamin Karl of Austria defended his gold medal in the men’s parallel giant slalom.
Haemmerle’s impressive performance continues to underscore his status as a leading athlete in snowboarding, reaffirming his Olympic prowess in men’s snowboardcross at this year’s Winter Olympics.
