Canada’s Éliot Grondin clinches snowboard cross Crystal Globe with silver-medal win in Quebec

Éliot Grondin, a talented snowboarder from Sainte-Marie, Quebec, has once again proven his prowess on the slopes by winning a silver medal in snowboard cross at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec. This impressive performance not only secured him a podium finish but also clinched him the overall World Cup season title. The 23-year-old athlete needed to finish in the top three in the event to claim the coveted Crystal Globe, and he did just that by narrowly losing to Austria’s Jakob Dusek in the big final. Nathan Pare of the United States took home the bronze medal.

This victory marks Grondin’s second consecutive Crystal Globe win on the World Cup circuit, coming hot on the heels of his recent world championship gold in Switzerland. With a total of two golds, three silvers, and a bronze medal under his belt this season, Grondin has truly solidified his status as a top contender in the world of snowboarding.

On the women’s side, France’s Lea Casta secured her third World Cup win of the season, while Australia’s Mia Clift clinched silver for her first-ever podium finish. Swiss racer Sina Siegenthaler rounded out the podium with a bronze medal. Tess Critchlow emerged as the top Canadian in the competition, finishing in fifth place after winning the small final.

Fans can catch all the action from the final World Cup event of the season live on CBC Gem and CBCSports.ca starting on Sunday at 11 a.m. ET. This thrilling conclusion promises to be a fitting end to an exciting season of snowboarding competition.

In a candid interview, Grondin opened up about his journey to success and the support he receives from his community. The two-time Olympic snowboarder shared his experience of narrowly missing out on a gold medal at the Beijing 2022 Olympics in a photo finish. His resilience and determination have undoubtedly propelled him to the top of his sport, and his future in snowboarding looks brighter than ever.

As Grondin continues to make waves in the world of snowboarding, fans can look forward to witnessing his ongoing success and achievements on the slopes. His dedication to his craft and unwavering passion for the sport serve as an inspiration to aspiring athletes everywhere.