TGR Olympic Athlete Profile: Red Gerard

At just seventeen years old, Red Gerard burst onto the Olympic stage and into the mainstream. Dropping into his final chance at the 2018 PyeongChange slopestyle final, Gerard threw down the run of his life. The near perfect run sent him away with a gold medal on his Olympic debut.

7 years later, Gerard is a little more grown up. He’s no longer the underdog kid, he’s a seasoned pro who's gone on to explore well beyond the contest circuit. Gerard's video parts are no joke.

Still, his status as the youngest American snowboarder to win a gold medal remains.

His approach favors clean grabs and creative line choices over brute-force difficulty. Where others chase maximum rotation, Gerard charts a path between control and risk, structure and freedom. It’s a formula that has kept him relevant across multiple Olympic cycles, even as the sport around him spins to win.

As the 2026 Olympics approach, Gerard has a unique history in competitive snowboarding. He’s a former gold medalist, a consistent podium threat, and one of the few snowboarders who have successfully made mainstream inroads. Win or lose, when Red Gerard drops in, everyone will be watching.

Country: United States
Hometown / Base: Silverthorne, Colorado
Age: 24
Sport: Snowboarding
Discipline: Slopestyle

Olympic Resume:
• Two-time Olympian (2018, 2022)
• Gold — Slopestyle, 2018 PyeongChang

Career Highlights:
• Olympic gold medalist at age 17
• Multiple World Cup podiums
• X Games gold medalist
• Consistent finalist at major international events

2025–26 Outlook:
Entering the Olympic season as a proven medal contender.

Current Rank:
Ranked 2nd in the World for Men's Slopestyle.

Recent Form:
Strong showings at premier slopestyle events.

Calling Card:
Effortless style, clean grabs, creative lines, and composure under Olympic pressure.

Injury Notes:
No major injuries reported in recent seasons.