Rise Kudo

Rise Kudo’s path to snowboarding’s main stage began at just 11 years old, when she became the youngest member of the Japanese National Team. She earned her first major victory at the highly competitive 2023 Japanese National Championships, followed by a gold medal at the 2024 Youth Olympic Games.

Entering The Snow League Season One as a wildcard, Rise quickly established herself as a serious contender, earning her first podium with a third-place finish in China. She followed that breakout season with her Olympic debut in Italy, where she finished in the top five, while finishing her inaugural Snow League season in fourth position.