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Pat Burgener Falls Short of Halfpipe Final in Brazil Debut at Milan-Cortina

The Swiss-born veteran switched to Brazil this season, aiming to elevate the nation's profile at the Winter Games.

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Overview

  • Burgener finished 14th in qualifying after a fall on his second run, missing the 12-man final.
  • He opened with 70.00 points for sixth, sat 12th before his last attempt, and missed the cutoff of 75.50 set by American Jake Pates.
  • Brazil’s other entrant, Augustinho Teixeira, scored 56.60 and placed 19th after falling on his second run.
  • The 32-year-old previously competed for Switzerland in 2018 (fifth place) and 2022, switched nationality last season, and owns eight World Cup podiums with a top-10 combined ranking.
  • Australia’s Scotty James led qualifying with 94.00 as the event moves to Friday’s three-run final.