Overview
- Richards was heard on the Peacock broadcast saying the men’s big air final was “so boring” after he and co-host Todd Harris believed they were off the air.
- In an Instagram video, he said qualifiers felt more exciting due to greater drama and variety, noting many finals runs featured falls or similar tricks.
- He emphasized his respect for competitors and clarified the comment was not a critique of individual athletes.
- Japan’s Kira Kimura won gold with Ryoma Kimata taking silver, China’s Su Yiming earned bronze, and 17-year-old American Ollie Martin finished fourth.
- The clip spread widely online as some fans and insiders, including rider Val Guseli, echoed his view, while coverage noted Richards’ stature as a 1998 Olympian and six-time Olympic broadcaster.