Olympic snowboard cross is a Winter Games hit with fans
Posted on January 20, 2010 with Comments Off
Snowboard cross is known as the mixed martial arts of the Winter Olympics. It’s a rough-and-tumble event known for mid-air collisions and a no-holds barred, go-for-broke approach to the finish line. Competitors need a diverse skill set to succeed, and borrow techniques from multiple disciplines. There are no submission holds, but it’s not uncommon to see the occasional elbow thrown. Also referred to as “boardercross” (or it’s abbreviation of SBX), the sport made its Olympic debut at the..
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