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Snowboarder Strips Down After Olympic Gold Win
9 Feb
Summary
- Benjamin Karl won his second consecutive Olympic gold medal.
- He celebrated by removing multiple layers of clothing.
- Karl made history with his fourth Olympic medal.
Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl achieved a monumental victory, winning his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the men's parallel giant slalom. The event took place at Livigno Snow Park during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Karl's celebration was as remarkable as his win. In a moment of pure elation, he removed his jacket and four layers of clothing, demonstrating his triumph over the cold temperatures. He ultimately redressed to join fellow medalists on the podium.
This gold medal adds to Karl's already impressive Olympic record. He is now the first snowboarder in history to achieve four Olympic medals, having previously won a bronze in Sochi in 2014 and a silver in Vancouver in 2010. His latest win secured gold by a narrow margin of 0.19 seconds over his South Korean competitor.
