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From the chaos of snowboard cross, a repeat champ.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Victor Mather and Gabriela BhaskarFebruary 12, 2026 at 04:55 PM
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At the Winter Games on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Alessandro Hämmerle of Austria won the gold medal in men's snowboard cross, a chaotic race where four athletes compete simultaneously. Hämmerle's victory marks a repeat win for him in this event. Despite remaining in third place for most of the race, Hämmerle strategically executed the final jump, narrowly surpassing his competitors to secure first place. This win mirrors his previous victory four years prior, where he also won by a small margin. The event took place at an unspecified location during the Winter Games.

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Center-Left (-0.30)
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90%
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Austria

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