Sadowski Synnott is 1st Kiwi Winter Olympics gold medalist

Published February 6, 2022 5:42 AM

By BERNIE WILSON
AP Sports Writer

BEIJING (AP) — The land of the long white cloud has its first Winter Olympics gold medal. Zoi Sadowski Synnott of New Zealand threw down a thrilling run on her last trip down the Secret Garden Olympic Slopestyle course to claim the gold medal for her island nation. The 20-year-old Sadowski Synnot is an Australian-born shredder with an American mother and a Kiwi father. They moved to New Zealand’s South Island when she was 6. New Zealand is best-known for its beloved All Blacks rugby team. But it also has mountain resorts and is one of the top destinations in the Southern Hemisphere for snowboarding and skiing.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.