Livigno, Italy, Feb 11, 2026 (AFP) - Scotty James tops Olympic halfpipe qualifiers as he chases elusive gold

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2026-02-12

Five-time Olympian Scotty James topped the Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe qualifiers on Wednesday, staying on track for the one title missing from his vast medal collection. The Australian, who has been a dominant force in the event over the past decade, scored a whopping 94.00 points in his first run at Livigno Snow Park to seize control of the competition. A clutch of four Japanese athletes were also among the 12 qualifiers for Friday's final......

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