He dominated the competition, winning the gold medal with a score of 96.99 points, more than four points ahead of the runner-up.
Guseli’s victory also earned him a spot in the open event, where he would compete against the best riders in the world, including eventual winner Scotty James and Australian superstar.
Guseli was on the podium for the second time at the event, having won the silver medal in 2018.
Guesli, who is 16 years old, will be the youngest member of Australia’s Olympic Team in Beijing when he competes in the halfpipe.
Who Are Valentino Guseli Parents? His Family Details
Valentino Guseli was born in Dalmeny, Australia, to his mother and father. However, his mother and father’s names are not available.
The athlete has not shared details about his parents. Thus their occupation details and others remain unknown.
Talking about his career, Guseli set the record for the largest ever air out of a halfpipe on March 31, 2021, launching an incredible 7.3 meters above the coping in Laax, Switzerland, breaking the previous record of 7 meters set by the legendary Shaun White in 2010.
Guseli has had many promising results in the 2021-2022 season, beginning with a sixth-place finish at the Dew Tour held in Copper Mountain, USA, and culminating with a personal best World Cup finish of fifth in Laax, Switzerland.
The snowboarder was invited to make his debut at the X-Games in Aspen, USA, based on his performances over the previous year, and he finished sixth.
Valentino Guseli Age & Biography
Valentino Guseli was born in the year 2005. As of now, he is approximately 16 years old.
In 2018, he won a silver medal at the 2019 US Open Junior Jam in Vail, Colorado, and a gold medal with a score of 96.99 points.
Guseli made his World Cup debut in Laax, Switzerland, in January 2021.
The snowboarding prodigy stunned the winter sports world by blitzing the field in qualifying for finals and taking first place.
The teen idol from the NSW south coast finished eighth in the final, an incredible result in his first World Cup.
He also made his World Championship debut in Aspen, finishing 11th and narrowly missing out on the spot in the 10-man final.
Meet Valentino Guseli On Instagram
Valentino Guseli is registered on Instagram under the username @valentionguseli. The snowboarder often posts pictures on the snow.
Moreover, on occasion, he shares his personal life photos giving a glimpse to his fans and followers.
As of February 2022, he has accumulated 23.5k followers there.
You can follow the athlete there to keep updated about his life as he uses his social media handles particularly to connect with his fans.