LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — The first five-time Olympic medalist in the colorful, unpredictable sport of snowboarding comes from a colorful, unexpected place: New Zealand. The honor belongs to Zoi Sadowski-Synnott,

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott makes history as New Zealand's first five-time Olympic medalist in snowboarding, marking a significant rise in the nation's winter sports prominence.

When Zoi Sadowski-Synnott made her Olympic debut in Pyeongchang 2018, New Zealand’s all-time Winter Olympic medal count was one. Annelise Coberger’s silver in Albertville 1992 stood alone for 26 years until,

Fans can send a personal message to New Zealand's athletes via their Olympic gear this year.

JCDecaux New Zealand has rolled out a real-time supporter campaign with the New Zealand Olympic Committee, showcasing fan-submitted content across its national digital out-of-home network.The announcement:With the Winter Olympic Games now underway,

Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Freeski athlete Ben Barclay have been named Ngā Pou Hāpai (flag bearers) for the New Zealand Team at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The pair were formally announced as Ngā Pou Hāpai Tāne and Wahine by Chef de Mission Marty Toomey during a special team gathering at New Zealand Lodge in Livigno,