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Benjamin Karl Claims Historic Second Olympic Gold in Snowboarding

2/10/2026

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Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl won his second consecutive Olympic gold in the men's parallel giant slalom at Livigno Snow Park.
The 40-year-old celebrated by ripping off his jacket and layers as the Austrian national anthem played.
Karl finished 0.19 seconds ahead of Kim Sang-kyum, who erred.
Bulgaria's Tervel Zamfirov earned the bronze medal.
Karl became the first snowboarder to win four Olympic medals, including bronze in 2014 and silver in 2010.

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Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl won his second consecutive Olympic gold in the men's parallel giant slalom at Livigno Snow Park.
The 40-year-old celebrated by ripping off his jacket and layers as the Austrian national anthem played.
Karl finished 0.19 seconds ahead of Kim Sang-kyum, who erred.
Bulgaria's Tervel Zamfirov earned the bronze medal.
Karl became the first snowboarder to win four Olympic medals, including bronze in 2014 and silver in 2010.