Chris Corning

Chris Corning (born September 7, 1999) is an American snowboarder. He competed in big air and slopestyle at Winter X Games XXII.[2]

Chris Corning
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1999-09-07) September 7, 1999
Silverthorne, Colorado[1]
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Spouse(s)Shannatay Bergeron (April 2023)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportSnowboarding
Event(s)Slopestyle, Big air
Medal record
Men's snowboarding
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2019 UtahSlopestyle
Silver medal – second place2017 Sierra NevadaBig air
Bronze medal – third place2017 Sierra NevadaSlopestyle
Bronze medal – third place2023 BakurianiSlopestyle

He won a bronze medal in slopestyle at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2017. He was selected to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics, placing 4th in the big air contest and 17th in slopestyle.[3] In 2018 he placed 2nd in the Burton US Open, behind Mark McMorris.

He won a gold medal in slopestyle at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 in Utah.[3]

He competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics,[4] placing 6th in slopestyle, and 7th in big air.[3]

References

  1. "Chris Corning". TeamUSA. Archived from the original on February 13, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. "X Games Aspen 2018 – The Real Cost Men's Snowboard Big Air". Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  3. "Chris Corning". olympedia.org. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  4. Jones, Cody. "Summit County's Red Gerard, Chris Corning are officially going to their 2nd Olympics". www.summitdaily.com. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
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