Marcus Kleveland, a 26-year-old snowboarder from Dombås, faced a challenging final in the Olympic slopestyle event, where he fell twice in his first two runs. Despite being in last place during those attempts, Kleveland managed to deliver a strong performance in his final run. The judges took their time deliberating his score, but ultimately, he finished in fourth place, just 0.4 points shy of the bronze medal, which went to American Jake Canter.

Kleveland's journey to the finals was marked by high expectations as he was seen as Norway's greatest gold hope, bolstered by his numerous accolades, including medals at X-Games and a world championship title in slopestyle. However, his attempts to secure an Olympic medal were thwarted this time, highlighting the competitive nature of the slopestyle event where only the best run counts towards the final score. Despite his setbacks in the competition, Kleveland's experience and skill were evident in his final run, which showcased the potential he carries in future events.

The outcome of this slopestyle final underscores the unpredictable nature of snowboarding sports, where even seasoned athletes like Kleveland can face challenges during pivotal moments. His criticisms of the rapid development of the sport suggest an ongoing dialogue within the snowboarding community about the pressures athletes face at such elite levels. The event concluded with Chinese Yiming Su taking gold and Japanese Taiga Hasegawa earning silver, while Norwegian competitor Mons Røisland struggled throughout the final, finishing last after falling in all his runs.