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Snowboarder Red Gerard claims first gold for U.S. in slopestyle
Source: Los Angeles Times
Snowboarder Red Gerard claims first gold for U.S. in slopestyle
By NATHAN FENNO
FEB 10, 2018 | 10:10 PM
| PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA
Nerves don't usually bother Red Gerard.
The mop-haired snowboarder from Colorado is known for his relaxed demeanor, even during his first trip to the Winter Olympics.
That changed Sunday,as subzero winds ripped through the slopestyle course at the Phoenix Snow Park and Gerard faced his final run.
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The 17-year-old did much more than that. He flew through a flawless, jaw-dropping run that earned a score of 87.16 to pass three heavy favorites in the event and claim the first U.S. gold medal of the Games.
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By NATHAN FENNO
FEB 10, 2018 | 10:10 PM
| PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA
Nerves don't usually bother Red Gerard.
The mop-haired snowboarder from Colorado is known for his relaxed demeanor, even during his first trip to the Winter Olympics.
That changed Sunday,as subzero winds ripped through the slopestyle course at the Phoenix Snow Park and Gerard faced his final run.
-snip-
The 17-year-old did much more than that. He flew through a flawless, jaw-dropping run that earned a score of 87.16 to pass three heavy favorites in the event and claim the first U.S. gold medal of the Games.
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Read more: http://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/la-sp-olympics-men-slopestyle-20180210-story.html
