Iouri Podladtchikov
| Marital Status: Single | Resides In: Zurich, SUI |
| Participant since: 1999 | Age: 24 |
| Competitor since: 2005 | Height: 6'0" |
| Nickname(s): IPOD | Weight: 176 lbs |
| Country: SUI |
2012 World Snowboarding Champion Iouri Podladtchikov landed the first switch backside double cork 1260 (often referred to as a switch double McTwist 1260) in a halfpipe in October 2011, but only after missing an airbag and breaking his collarbone in the process. The Russian-born rider -- who owns silver from WX 2010 & 2012 and WXE 2011 and won gold at WXE 2010 -- has competed in the Winter Olympics for two countries, Russia and Switzerland, finishing 4th for SUI in 2010. The 23-year-old has all four double cork 1080 variations and could be a threat to Shaun White's throne.
Shaun White qualifies first in Men's Snowboard SuperPipe Elims
Shaun White qualifies first in Men's Snowboard SuperPipe Elims at Winter X Tignes 2012 in the French Alps.
Story | Mar 14, 2012
Shaun White wins first WX Tignes pipe event
Shaun White wins Men's Snowboard SuperPipe at Winter X Tignes 2012 in the French Alps.
Story | Mar 13, 2012White, Hight grab U.S. Open halfpipe victories
The 30th Annual Burton U.S. Open wraps up in Vermont
Story | Mar 08, 2012