In his Olympic debut, talented 17-year-old Alessandro Barbieri finished fourth in the men's halfpipe qualifiers, putting him in mix for a medal.

Olympics snowboarding legend Shaun White said it himself: Alessandro Barbieri is one to watch in the 2026 Winter Games. So who is this kid?

In his Olympic debut, talented 17-year-old Alessandro Barbieri finished fourth in the men's halfpipe qualifiers, putting him in mix for a medal.