Feb 13 β€’ 22:58 UTC πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

World's First '1620 Degree Rotation' Lee Chaewoon: 'I Will Challenge Again with Blood, Sweat, and Tears'

Lee Chaewoon made history as the first athlete to successfully perform the triple cork 1620 at the Winter Olympics, despite finishing in sixth place overall.

At the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics held in Livigno, Italy, Lee Chaewoon, a 20-year-old snowboarder from Korea University, attempted a groundbreaking maneuver known as the frontside triple cork 1620 during the men's snowboard halfpipe finals. After stumbling on his attempt during the first round and lowering the difficulty for his second attempt, Lee needed to nail his signature move in the final try to stand on the podium. He succeeded in executing the extreme trick, marking a significant milestone as he became the first athlete globally to perform this feat in an official competition, which he celebrated with raised arms. However, his score of 87.5 placed him sixth overall, which he described as disappointing.

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