Ayumu Hirano

Ayumu Hirano is the snowboarder to beat in the halfpipe, combining unmatched skill with relentless determination. The Olympic Champion has captured nearly every major title and event—earning him a reputation as the EGOT of snowboarding. He carried that dominance into The Snow League, finishing third at the opening event in Aspen before claiming redemption with a victory in China.

Hirano has pushed halfpipe progression to new heights, landing the first-ever triple cork 1440 in 2021—a trick that helped him secure 2022 Olympic gold. From his viral breakthrough winning the Burton U.S. Open Junior Jam at age 13, Ayumu has never left the spotlight and shows no signs of slowing down.