Canadian snowboarder Elizabeth Hosking has faced both triumphs and setbacks in her career. After achieving a sixth-place finish at the Beijing Olympics in 2022 and securing a silver medal at the 2023 FIS World Championships, she was sidelined for a season due to a concussion from a training fall. Despite the challenges, she made a comeback for the 2024-25 season, finishing seventh at the 2025 FIS World Championships.
Now, at 24 years old from Longueuil, Quebec, Hosking is grateful for the opportunity to compete in her third Olympics at Milano-Cortina. She expressed her passion for snowboarding and the competitive drive it ignites within her. With recent strong performances in World Cup events leading up to the games, including victories in Calgary and notable finishes in China and Switzerland, Hosking feels confident and prepared for the upcoming competition.
Hosking’s win in Calgary marked her first World Cup triumph, making her the first Canadian woman to claim a halfpipe World Cup title since 2002. She has garnered praise from fellow athletes and coaches for her dedication to the sport and positive attitude. Despite the pressure of competing on a global stage, Hosking remains focused on her strengths and staying true to her riding style.
As she gears up for the Milano-Cortina Games, Hosking looks forward to the support of her family in attendance. With a strategic mindset and a love for challenging tricks like the front-side crippler, she aims to embrace the nerves and excitement that come with competing at the highest level. Hosking’s journey to the Olympics is a testament to her perseverance and commitment to her craft, setting the stage for an exciting performance in the women’s halfpipe event.