Quebec snowboard cross star Éliot Grondin has powerfully rebounded from a quiet season start, capturing a silver medal at a World Cup event in China on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
A Podium Finish in Dongbeiya
The 24-year-old athlete from Ste-Marie, Quebec, finished a close second in the final held in Dongbeiya, China. The victory went to Austria's Jakob Dusek, while Australia's Adam Lambert rounded out the podium in third place to claim the bronze medal.
This result marks a significant turnaround for Grondin. Last month, he placed seventh at the season-opening World Cup race in Italy, making his podium finish in Asia a welcome and decisive comeback.
Building Momentum for the Olympics
The competition in Dongbeiya continues on Sunday, representing the final World Cup stop before the highly anticipated Milano Cortina Winter Games. Grondin's silver medal performance provides crucial momentum as he enters the heart of the Olympic year.
His sights are firmly set on the ultimate prize. Grondin aims to add an Olympic gold medal to the silver and bronze he won at the Beijing 2022 Games. This latest World Cup success is a strong indicator that he is on the right track to challenge for the top spot on the sport's biggest stage.
A Champion's Pedigree
Éliot Grondin is no stranger to success. Fans may recall him raising the prestigious Crystal Globe on March 24, 2024, after being crowned the season's overall World Cup champion in Beaupré. His proven ability to perform under pressure and deliver in crucial moments makes him one of Canada's top medal hopefuls for the upcoming Winter Olympics.
