Last Updated on 02/11/2022 by てんしょく飯
I’m not sure what to make of it, but I’m sure it’s worth it. This is the first gold medal in Japanese snowboarding history, and the first time a Japanese rider has won three consecutive Winter Olympics medals.
Richards finally said, “It’s justice.”
In the third round, Ayumi Hirano turned the tables with a score of 96.00 points, but in the second round, she skated through the same routine, including the “Triple Cork 1440,” the same blockbuster move, but stopped at 91.75 points.
The second time, however, she did the same routine and succeeded in the “Triple Cork 1440,” a huge move, but only scored 91.75 points, falling short of the 92.50 of Scott James, who was skiing just before her.
Todd Richards (52), who is said to have laid the foundation for snowboarding, was furious. According to the U.S. media, the legend, who was commentating for NBC, seemed to have lost his mind and said, “Wait a minute. That’s impossible. 91.75 points? 91.75?” he spat. He went on to say, “If you ask me, my faith in the judges has been blown.
The criticism didn’t stop there, Richards said, “That was the best run in halfpipe history. Where are they going to deduct points? I can’t believe this is happening. It’s a travesty, if I’m being honest. I’m so angry. He added, “What’s the point of doing a triple coke if the most dangerous move of all is not rewarded? He appealed.
(From L to R) Silver medallist Australia’s Scotty James, gold medallist Japan’s Ayumu Hirano and bronze medallist Switzerland’s Jan Scherrer pose on the podium during the venue ceremony after the snowboard men’s halfpipe final run during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the Genting Snow Park H & S Stadium in Zhangjiakou on February 11, 2022. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)
When Ayumi Hirano increased the height and perfection of her trick in the same routine for the third time, scoring 96.00 points, Richards finally said, “It’s justice.
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