LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — The first five-time Olympic medalist in the colorful, unpredictable sport of snowboarding comes from a colorful, unexpected place: New Zealand. The honor belongs to Zoi Sadowski-Synnott,

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott makes history as New Zealand's first five-time Olympic medalist in snowboarding, marking a significant rise in the nation's winter sports prominence.

When Zoi Sadowski-Synnott made her Olympic debut in Pyeongchang 2018, New Zealand’s all-time Winter Olympic medal count was one. Annelise Coberger’s silver in Albertville 1992 stood alone for 26 years until,

Sitting in fourth place with one run left and her Olympic podium hopes hanging by a thread, New Zealand snowboarder Zoi Sadowski Synnott took a moment Wednesday to soak in the Alpine scenery and appreciate another shot at glory.

JCDecaux New Zealand has rolled out a real-time supporter campaign with the New Zealand Olympic Committee, showcasing fan-submitted content across its national digital out-of-home network.The announcement:With the Winter Olympic Games now underway,

Fans can send a personal message to New Zealand's athletes via their Olympic gear this year.

The Winter Olympics often bring stories that go beyond medals and times. Some athletes step onto the world’s biggest stage wearing a flag that is not the one they grew up with. Many of them were born and raised