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,

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,

Harrington claimed bronze in the freeski slopestyle final to win the nation’s second medal in as many days following Zoi Sadowski-Synnott’s silver medal yesterday in Big Air. Members and staff of the New Zealand Olympic team performed a haka at the Livigno Snow Park to recognise the 21-year-old’s achievement – becoming just the fourth Kiwi to win a medal at the Winter Olympics.

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.

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,