Omar Visintin

About Omar

This Italian military man is also one of the top riders on the FIS World Cup circuit, with two wins and the overall 2014 title (Crystal Globe). The two-time Italian National champion came to X Games Aspen as a rookie in 2015 and scored silver, becoming the first Snowboarder X rookie since David Speiser (2008, bronze) to earn a medal. Visintin surfs, skateboards, is a registered bone marrow donor and enjoys playing guitar with his father.

• XG Aspen 2015 Snowboarder X silver medalist. First rookie to medal in Men's XG Snowboarder X since 2008.
• 2014 FIS World Cup Crystal Globe winner (overall champion); 3rd in 2013
• 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, snowboard cross: 12th.
• 2012 & 2014 Italian National champion.