“It’s my hardest tricks all put together in a combo,” Podladtchikov said of his gold-medal-winning run. It started with a stylish Method air, showing the judges how big he can go.
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He then moved into a frontside 540, or Crippler.
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Podladtchikov then began a series of three difficult and technical tricks, starting with a backside double cork 1260, using a mute grab to pull the trick around.
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He then executed a frontside double cork 1080.
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Podladtchikov finished his run with his signature "Yolo" trick — a Cab double cork 1440. Marco Bruni, Podladtchikov's coach, said, “He stomped it all perfectly and that’s why he won."
