Markus Kleveland

Markus Kleveland established himself as a dominant force in professional snowboarding at his Winter X Games debut in 2017, securing a gold medal in Slopestyle and silver in Big Air. Kleveland, who turned professional in 2013, quickly became known for his boundary-pushing technical skill, becoming the first snowboarder to land a quad cork 1800 in competition that same year. His early career also saw him claim victory at the World Cup of Milan in November 2016, laying the groundwork for a career marked by significant achievements in slopestyle and big air events. Kleveland continued his rapid ascent in 2018, earning two more medals at the Winter X Games XXII with another gold in Slopestyle and a silver in Big Air.

At just 18 years old, he made his Olympic debut, finishing 6th in Men’s Slopestyle and 18th in Big Air at the 2018 Games. Later that year, he secured a 3rd place finish at the prestigious 2018 Burton U-S Open Slopestyle. His innovative approach to tricks and consistent performance earned him further recognition, including a Knuckle Huck gold at X Games Norway in 2020. The early 2020s saw Kleveland further solidify his position at the pinnacle of the sport.

He also delivered a dual gold performance at Winter X Games XXVII, winning both the Big Air and Knuckle Huck events. Throughout his career, Markus Kleveland has consistently delivered podium finishes, affirming his status as one of the world’s leading and most influential snowboarders.