Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl celebrated winning his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the men’s parallel giant slalom at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Karl, 40, exuberantly celebrated by removing his jacket and multiple layers of clothing, showcasing his excitement after finishing 0.19 seconds ahead of South Korea’s Kim Sang-kyum, who made a crucial mistake during the race. This victory marked Karl’s historic achievement as the first snowboarder to win four Olympic medals. After the race, he joined his competitors on the podium as the Austrian national anthem played.
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