Soko Yamaoka
Pro Snowboarder/ Computer Technician
| Marital Status: Single | Resides In: Nagano, JPN |
| Participant since: 1998 | Age: 38 |
| Competitor since: 2001 | Height: 5'3" |
| Nickname(s): | Weight: 120 lbs |
| Country: JPN |
Soko doesn't speak English all that well, but her gracious attitude and huge smile translate into any language. At 36 - the oldest female snowboarder to ever compete at a WX event - Soko is still riding at a remarkably high level. She has a smooth style on her 720s, grabs and McTwists -- an impressive feat at any age. However, her amplitude -- lower than most of the top women -- may make qualifying for the women's SuperPipe Final difficult. That said, she's technically sound and is coming off a 4th in SuperPipe at WX 2010.
Soko Yamaoka Reflects on Japan Tragedy
Text REDCROSS to 90999 to aid in the recovery.
Video | Mar 17, 2011
Grand Prix, Qualifiers Complete
Shaun White lands top qualifier spot for Saturday's final round; Vito qualifies close second
Story | Dec 12, 2009