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Nick Baumgartner became the oldest Olympic snowboarder to win gold at 42, all while running a concrete business to fund his training. His story reveals the sacrifices athletes make when competing in sports that don't pay the bills.
Nick Baumgartner, the oldest snowboarder to ever win Olympic gold, just qualified for his fifth straight Winter Games at age 44. The Iron River native who trains on a homemade backyard track proves age is just a number.
Nick Baumgartner, who won gold at 40, is returning to the Winter Olympics at 44 to prove age is just a number. The snowboarder started on these same Michigan slopes at age 10.
Nick Baumgartner, who won gold at 40, is returning to the Winter Olympics at 44 to prove age is just a number. The Michigan native started on his hometown slopes and now inspires kids to chase impossible dreams.
Nick Baumgartner, who won gold at 40, returns to his Michigan hometown before competing in his fifth Winter Olympics at age 44. The snowboard cross champion started on the same hills where he now inspires kids to dream bigger than geography or age allows.
Nick Baumgartner made history at 40 as the oldest Olympic snowboarding medalist ever, and now he's going back for more. The Michigan gold medalist just qualified for his fifth Winter Olympics in 2026.
Nick Baumgartner sobbed on national TV after losing his last shot at an Olympic medal at age 40. Days later, he got unexpected news that changed everything.