The first snowboarding medals went to Japan and China
The first medals in snowboarding at the Milano Cortina Olympics were awarded to Japanese athletes Kira Kimura and Ryoma Kimata, with Kimura winning gold after a spectacular performance.
Japanese Kimura Becomes Olympic Champion in Snowboarding 'Big Air' Discipline
Japanese athlete Kira Kimura won the gold medal in the snowboarding 'Big Air' event at Livigno.