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History Snowboarding started in the Olympics at the Nagano Games in 1998 with halfpipe and giant slalom Was founded in the U.S. in the 60’s but wasn’t allowed on almost all ski resorts –Most started to allow boarders in the 90’s U.S. held first National Championships in 1982 and first World Championships in 1983.

Riders Shaun White of the U.S.A. and half pipe gold medalist Womans –Hannah Teter –Kelly Clark –Gretchen Bleiler Swedens only rider is in Men’s Parellel Giant Slalom

Medalists Gold –Torah Bright of Australia –Shaun White of the U.S.A. Silver –Hannah Teter of the U.S.A. –Peetu Piiroinen Bronze –Kelly Clark of the U.S.A. –Scott Lego of the U.S.A.

What is it? The pipe is a large “U” shaped snow and ice mound that riders use to jump out of it The riders try to get as far out of the pipe as possible and do the largest tricks This is a judged sport so small things like grabs help your score a lot alfpipe_416.gif