Hämmerle Strikes Gold in Livigno, Dusek Claims Bronze
Alessandro Hämmerle secured the gold medal in snowboard cross at the event in Livigno on Friday, February 13, 2026. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Austrian rider, adding to his growing list of accolades in the sport.
The competition saw a strong performance from the Austrian team, with Johannes Dusek also reaching the podium to claim the bronze medal. This dual success for the ÖSV duo highlights their skill and dedication in the snowboard cross discipline.
The race was described as “a crazy race” with Hämmerle claiming his second boarder-cross gold. Dusek’s bronze medal win was particularly notable, as he is also a police officer, as reported by the Bundesministerium für Inneres.
Hämmerle’s win was particularly emotional, according to sport.ORF.at. The gold medal adds to Hämmerle’s impressive career, solidifying his position as a top competitor in the snowboard cross world.
The VOL.AT reported widespread celebration among fans following Hämmerle’s victory. The result is expected to further elevate the profile of snowboard cross in Austria and inspire a new generation of athletes.
The Kronen Zeitung highlighted the gold and bronze medal success for the Austrian team.
According to Der Standard, the race was a thrilling event for spectators.
