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X Games Rookie Rocco Jamieson Continues NZ Medal Streak, Claiming Bronze in Snowboard Big Air
Photo – X Games Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Podium [L-R] Taiga Hasegawa (JPN) silver, Hiroto Origawa (JPN) gold, Rocco Jamieson (NZL) bronze. Credit Brett Wilhelm / X Games
New Zealand’s medal streak at the Aspen X Games shows no signs of slowing, with 18-year-old Rocco Jamieson of Wānaka earning a bronze medal in the men’s snowboard big air during his debut appearance.
The competition was fierce, with unprecedented progression on display. A score in the 90s during playoffs wasn’t enough to secure a spot in the finals, and history was made with the first-ever 2160 rotation (six full spins) landed in competition—followed by two more variations from other riders.
As the youngest competitor, Jamieson stood out with his unique style. In playoffs, he wowed the judges with a frontside 1800 bloody Dracula grab, scoring an impressive 94.00 and advancing to finals in second place.
Finals delivered the cutting-edge progression X Games is known for. Hiroto Ogiwara of Japan made history with a 2340 mute grab—six and a half full rotations—earning the top score of the day at 97.33.
Jamieson landed his frontside 1800 bloody Dracula grab again with a flawless take-off and landing. On his second run, he attempted a 2160 but couldn’t quite stick the landing. Despite this, his earlier performance was enough to secure the bronze medal in a field stacked with the world’s best.
Rocco in action at the Snowboard Big Air at the 2025 Aspen X Games. Credit Joshua Duplechian / X Games.
Ogiwara claimed gold with his groundbreaking run, while fellow Japanese rider and 2024 X Games gold medallist Taiga Hasegawa took silver.
Before the big air medals were even awarded, Jamieson was back in action, competing in the snowboard knuckle huck event. He finished a commendable fourth, rounding off a remarkable debut and a historic day for New Zealand snowboarding at X Games.
The excitement continues tomorrow in Aspen, with Kiwi athletes competing in women’s ski slopestyle, men’s ski big air, and men’s ski superpipe.
Wtach Ricco’s run here
Rising star Rocco Jamieson has been making waves at the X Games in New Zealand, claiming yet another medal to add to his collection. The rookie snowboarder impressed judges and fans alike with his performance in the Big Air competition, ultimately securing a well-deserved bronze medal.
Jamieson’s smooth style and fearless approach to big tricks have quickly made him a crowd favorite, and his success at such a prestigious event is a testament to his skill and determination. With this latest podium finish, the young talent is proving that he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of snowboarding.
As Jamieson continues to make a name for himself on the competitive circuit, it’s clear that we can expect big things from this talented athlete in the future. Congratulations to Rocco Jamieson on his impressive performance at the X Games, and best of luck in his future endeavors on the slopes.
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