Gerard Owns a Fresh Chapter in His Profession, Yet Victories Continue Piling Up
Red Gerard, the then 17-year-old slopestyle gold medalist at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, had an image of nonchalance and lackadaisicalness perpetuated by the widely circulated myth of his oversleeping and losing his jacket for the Olympic final. But the truth was far from this laid-back portrayal. Gerard was, in fact, a deeply driven competitor after years of honing his skills on the snow.
Now 24, Gerard finds himself in a new era of his career, having had two major sponsor changes within two years. In 2021, Arbor Snowboards snatched the snowboarding prodigy from Burton Snowboards, boosting his team with 15 years of experience. Then, in 2024, PepsiCo-owned Rockstar Energy Drink picked up Gerard as part of its pro team, shifting its action sports focus away from MTN DEW.
With his second Olympics under his belt, Gerard has thrived, opening up opportunities in the backcountry for filming. His newfound proficiency on the slopes also shone in the 2026 X Games Aspen, earning him his second consecutive gold medal in slopestyle.
Gerard excelled in the fresh competition format, which consisted of a playoff and a final. With his stylish rail tricks and impressive jumps, he remained top of the game, edging out Mark McMorris with a 92.66 score. After the competition, his new Arbor board—which he had meticulously dialed into for the winter testing—felt like a game-changer for Gerard.
The victory brought a sense of relief for Gerard, after the uncertainty and roadblocks presented by the sponsor changes. He now feels happier than ever on the board, and his newly-signed Arbor board could soon be released as his signature model, the ultimate honor in snowboarding.
Riding high on his win, Gerard is now preparing for the U.S. Grand Prix, which will help him accumulate points towards the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. His goal is to make the most of this opportunity in Italy, having learned from his Beijing 2022 experience, where family and friends couldn't attend due to the Covid-19 limitations.
With his unmatched skills, Gerard hopes to contribute another gold medal to his collection in 2026. His unstoppable drive and determination in the face of change portray a true Olympic spirit, one that exemplifies perseverance, passion, and success.
Red Gerard, at the age of 24, left Burton Snowboards in 2021 to join Arbor Snowboards, bringing 15 years of experience to the team. During the 2026 X Games Aspen, Red Gerard, the then-X Games champion, secured his second consecutive gold medal in slopestyle. After his victory, Red Gerard, the team rider for Rockstar Energy Drink, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to shift their action sports focus. The X Games results showed Red Gerard scoring 92.66, edging out Mark McMorris and triumphing in the new competition format. Red Gerard, the Olympic slopestyle gold medalist, is now preparing for the U.S. Grand Prix, aiming to accumulate points towards the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, where he hopes to capture another Olympic medal.
[Bonus sentence: Red Gerard, a Red Bull athlete and Rockstar Energy Drink team member, has earned a total of two Olympic medals and multiple X Games medals throughout his illustrious career.]
