BREAKING: Mainer Nathan Pare and teammate Stacy Gaskill suffered a disappointing exit from the mixed team snowboard cross event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy on Sunday. Despite a strong performance from Pare, the duo failed to advance beyond the quarterfinals, leaving Olympic medal hopes on hold.
In the tense competition, Pare, aged 20 and originally from Farmingdale, finished his run in second place. However, Gaskill, a student at the University of Colorado, experienced a fall midway through her run, eliminating them from contention. An NBC announcer confirmed the setback, stating, “That’s going to be the end of their day.”
This marks a second consecutive setback for Pare at the Winter Games. Just days earlier, during his Olympic debut, he was disqualified from the snowboard cross event for making contact with another rider during the quarterfinal run.
The snowboard cross mixed team event, which features 16 teams of one male and one female rider, made its Olympic debut in the 2022 Beijing Games. In this quarterfinal round, only the top two teams from each heat advanced to the semifinals.
Despite the disappointment, Pare showcased impressive skill at the start of the race, but Gaskill’s fall proved fatal to their chances. The emotional weight of the moment was palpable, as fans and teammates watched in anticipation, hoping for a different outcome.
Next up, fans will be watching closely for updates on Pare’s future competitions. Although they were unable to secure a medal this time, the young athlete’s journey is far from over. Stay tuned for developments as the 2026 Winter Olympics continue in Livigno.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
