At just 25 years old, U.S. snowboarding standout Red Gerard already has made himself a staple at the top of the slopestyle competition world. From a breakout Olympic gold medal at age 17 to consecutive X Games titles, Gerard is poised for another dazzling performance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Get to know more about the American star as he chases his second Olympic title.

Where is Red Gerard from?

Red Gerard was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where he spent his early years. When he was 7, his family moved to Silverthorne, Colorado.

How old is Red Gerard?

Gerard will be 25 years old during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. He was born on June 29, 2000.

When did Red Gerard start snowboarding?

Inspired by his older siblings, Gerard was just 2 years old when he hit the slopes for the first time. When the Gerard family relocated to Colorado, they built a snowboard park in their backyard to help Red continue to train.

How did Red Gerard rise to fame as an Olympic champion?

After a talented rise as a junior snowboarder, Gerard made his professional debut at 15 years old, finishing 5th in his Dew Tour and Burton U.S. Open debuts and earning his spot on the U.S. snowboard slopestyle team. Following two years on the professional circuit, Gerard made his Olympic debut and secured a surprise gold medal in his last run. His performance, coupled with his charismatic personality and family story, launched him to global stardom.

What events does Red Gerard compete in?

Gerard primarily competes in slopestyle, although he does enter the occasional big air event as well. Because Olympic qualification for slopestyle and big air are linked together, Gerard competed in both events at the last two Winter Games and will do so again at Milan Cortina 2026.

How did Red Gerard perform at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics?

In his debut Olympics in PyeongChang, Gerard entered the final run of the slopestyle event in 11th place. However, a surprising and creative final run launched Gerard up the standings and cemented his first Olympic title. He also competed in big air, finishing 5th.

How did Red Gerard perform at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

Despite entering the Beijing Olympics looking strong as the defending slopestyle champion, Gerard narrowly missed out on the podium in both the slopestyle and big air events, finishing 4th and 5th, respectively.

What is Red Gerard’s career timeline in snowboarding?

Like many prodigious talents, Gerard’s career in snowboarding nearly is as old as he is. He began competing in amateur contests in 2011 and placed 4th at the 2015 Junior World Championships. Gerard hit the pro circuit for the 2015-16 season, performing well during his Dew Tour and the Burton U.S. Open debuts. In 2018, he won his maiden Olympic title in PyeongChang at 17 years old. After missing the podium at the 2022 Olympic Games, Gerard claimed consecutive X Games superpipe titles in 2024 and 2025.

What are Red Gerard’s biggest career highlights in competition?

Undoubtedly, Gerard is best known for his 2018 Olympic slopestyle gold medal, which rocketed him to global recognition. However, Gerard has a number of other career highlights, including his 2017 World Cup slopestyle title and his consecutive X Games titles in 2024 and 2025. He also won two Dew Tour and one Burton U.S. Open slopestyle title before those events were discontinued.

How many X Games medals has Red Gerard won?

Gerard has won three X Games medals in his career, all in slopestyle. He won his first medal, a bronze, in 2020 and won back-to-back gold medals in 2024 and 2025. Additionally, Gerard has finished just off the podium several times, placing 4th on three separate occasions.

How many World Cup podiums has Red Gerard achieved?

Gerard has stood on the World Cup podium 13 times over the course of his career. He has four victories, six 2nd-place finishes, and three 3rd-place finishes. He scored his maiden podium and first win in 2017.What records or milestones has Red Gerard set in snowboarding?

What records or milestones has Red Gerard set in snowboarding?

With his stunning performance at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, Gerard set the record as the youngest Olympic snowboarding champion in history at 17 years old.

Will Red Gerard compete at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics?

Gerard officially secured his spot at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics after finishing last season in the top three of the World Snowboard Points List and ranking as the top American snowboarder.

How did Red Gerard perform during the 2024–25 snowboarding season?

While the 2025-26 snowboarding season has yet to begin, Gerard was No. 2 in last season’s FIS World Cup slopestyle rankings and won his second straight slopestyle gold medal at X Games.

How does Red Gerard rank in the World Snowboard Points List?

Gerard will enter the 2025-26 season ranked second overall in men’s slopestyle on the World Snowboard Points List. He’s ranked 37th in big air, but that standing is a reflection of the fact that he doesn’t compete in that discipline very often.

What is Red Gerard's medal outlook for the Milan Cortina Olympics?

With strong performances over the past few seasons, most notably his two X Games slopestyle titles, Gerard will be a force to be reckoned with in Livigno as he chases his second Olympic medal. But the slopestyle and big air competitions have been incredibly tight in recent years, with six different athletes securing World Cup titles since the 2022 Olympic Games. Gerard will have to distinguish himself from the pack to secure a podium finish.

What snowboard brand and gear does Red Gerard use?

Gerard rides Arbor snowboards after the brand lured him away from longtime partner Burton in 2024. He wears Dakine outwear and gloves and uses Oakley goggles. He also has partnerships with Quicksilver, Toyota, Rockstar Energy, Hydro Flask and Woodward.

How many followers does Red Gerard have on Instagram?

Gerard has amassed 263,000 followers on Instagram, where he primarily posts snowboarding-related content.

What are Red Gerard’s hobbies outside snowboarding?

Beyond snowboarding, Gerard has built a career in film, starring in snowboarding short films and documentaries. Most notably, he was featured in the “Short & Sweet” film, directed by his brother and released on YouTube, which stars several other snowboarding giants. He also enjoys skateboarding and golf.

Has Red Gerard appeared in popular media?

Along with the “Short & Sweet” short film, Gerard has been featured in a few other documentaries including “Fleeting Time,” “Stay Tuned” and “One World.” He also has made an appearance on an episode of “Top Chef.”

What are some fun facts about Red Gerard’s family and personality?

• Gerard is one of eight siblings and has five brothers and two sisters. He was inspired by his older siblings to begin snowboarding and remains close with them now. His sister Tieghan is the creator of the viral online food blog Half Baked Harvest.
• After building a terrain park in his backyard as a child, Gerard is dedicated to helping other young athletes pursue outdoor sports. His foundation, Red’s Backyard, provides spaces for kids to pursue outdoor sports for free.
• The widely known story of Gerard sleeping in and losing his jacket the morning of his Olympic title isn’t fully accurate. While Gerard hit snooze a few times and borrowed another athlete’s jacket, he approached the day with the same focus as any other competition.

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