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The big event of the last FIS Snowboard World Cup before the Olympic Games took place last weekend in Laax (SUI). At the Crap Sogn Gion, the freestyle snowboarders had best conditions. A truly magical atmosphere after sunset at 2,252 meters above sea level, combined with sensational riding and rapturous fans. In slopestyle the athletes showed their skills on ramps and rails under a bright sunny sky. The absolute highlight of the event was the night finale in the halfpipe under floodlight, whe...

Silje Norendal (NOR) and Chris Corning (USA) took home the LAAX OPEN Slopestyle titles today here at the LAAX OPEN 2019 Snowboard World Cup. A day to remember also for the Swiss riders at their home event with three podium spots in total. Silje clearly was the best rider today taking over the lead after the first run, and therefore had a lot of pressure taken off her shoulders for her second run, where she was able to improve her score. She started her winning run with a Switch Nosepress at t...