The One All About The World Championships

The Canadian National Snowboard Team delivered standout performances at the Engadin 2025 FIS Snowboard, Freestyle, and Freeski World Championships. From historic wins to career-best finishes, here’s how the team stacked up across all disciplines.

The One Where Brearley Makes History

After securing Canada’s first Slopestyle Crystal Globe last season, Liam Brearley made history again, becoming Canada’s first men’s Slopestyle World Champion. He secured gold with a 90.15-point second run, delivering a clutch performance under pressure.

“I’m so glad I landed that run. I didn’t land my first one, and I was just like, ‘I’ve got nothing to lose, I’m going to put it all out there,’ and it worked out,” - Liam Brearley

Cameron Spalding, the 2024/25 Slopestyle Crystal Globe winner, finished 6th.

Results:

Slopestyle

• Liam Brearley - 1st (World Champion)
• Cameron Spalding - 6th
• Mark McMorris - 17th
• Frank Jobin - 19th
• Laurie Blouin - 10th

Big Air

• Liam Brearley - 12th
• Cameron Spalding - 23rd
• Mark McMorris - 32nd
• Frank Jobin - 36th
• Laurie Blouin - 30th
   

The One Where Grondin Gets Gold

Éliot Grondin became a World Champion, claiming his first-ever title after an intense day of racing. ​He dominated the qualification and nearly won every heat, with his only close call coming in the quarterfinals when veteran Nick Baumgartner (USA) edged him out. Grondin's victory marked a historic milestone: He became the first Canadian to win gold in men's snowboard cross at the World Championships

In the semifinal, Meryeta O'Dine made the most of the big jumps in the closing stage to claim a crucial qualifying spot for the big final. Reaching her first-ever World Championship big final in Engadin, she was on track for a podium finish but crashed early, ultimately placing 4th.

Results:

SNOWBOARDCROSS

• Éliot Grondin - 1st (World Champion)
• Meryeta O'Dine - 4th
• Audrey McManiman - 14th
• Tess Critchlow - 16th
• Evan Bichon - 26th
• Liam Moffatt - 29th
• Colby Graham - 48th

MIXED TEAM SBX

• Mixed Team SBX: Evan Bichon, Audrey McManiman - 11th
• Mixed Team SBX: Éliot Grondin, Meryeta O'Dine - 13th
   

The One With the Flames Jersey

Brooke D’Hondt achieved the best result of her career at the World Championships, finishing 9th. Ryan Vo brought some hometown pride to the competition, dropping in while repping a Calgary Flames jersey.

Results:

• Elizabeth Hosking - 7th
• Brooke D’Hondt - 9th
• Felicity Geremia - 20th
• Liam Gill - 13th
• Ryan Vo - 24th
   

The One With the Parallel Powerhouses 

Arnaud Gaudet and Aurelie Moisan each finished 8th in Parallel Slalom, while Ben Heldman & Moisan secured a 7th-place finish in the Mixed Parallel Team event.

Results:

Parallel Slalom (PS)

• Arnaud Gaudet - 8th
• Aurelie Moisan - 8th
• Ben Heldman - 15th
• Kaylie Buck - 23rd

Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS)

• Ben Heldman - 19th
• Arnaud Gaudet - 20th
• Aurelie Moisan - 17th

Mixed Parallel Team

• Ben Heldman, Aurelie Moisan - 7th
• Arnaud Gaudet, Kaylie Buck - 10th

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