Ayumu Hirano lands impressive run in Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic halfpipe despite injuries

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Ayumu Hirano finished seventh in the snowboard halfpipe at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, despite competing with injuries. Hirano, the defending champion, sustained multiple fractures and bruises in a World Cup event a month prior. He advanced to the finals in seventh place and, after a fall in his first run, landed an impressive second run, temporarily placing him fourth. Despite the seventh-place finish, Hirano expressed gratitude for the support he received and vowed to continue his snowboarding journey, aiming to build from zero again.


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