Hiroaki Kunitake

Hiroaki Kunitake
Snowboarding

Career

At the age of three, he discovered snowboarding and won a silver medal in his first international competition at just 13 years old. He continued to achieve impressive results in both domestic and international competitions, competing in the PyeongChang Olympics at just 15. During the 2022 Beijing Olympics in the big air competition, he secured the highest placement for a Japanese rider, finishing in fourth place. That summer, he mastered the challenging FS Quad 1800 in New Zealand. With his unique style, he remains focused on reaching new heights, constantly working hard to improve.

Achievements

  • 2024 SAJ National Championships BA 1st
  • 2024 FIS World Cup Copper Mountain BA 1st
  • 2022 Beiging Olympic Winter Games BA 4th