Snowboarder Red Gerard claims first gold for US in slopestyle
by Nathan Fenno, Los Angeles Times
Feb 11, 2018
2 minutes
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea - Nerves don't usually bother Red Gerard.
The mop-haired snowboarder from Colorado is known for his relaxed demeanor, even during his first trip to the Winter Olympics.
That changed Sunday, as subzero winds ripped through the slopestyle course at the Phoenix Snow Park and Gerard faced his final run.
His previous two tries had been forgettable, leaving him
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