Snowboarders have combined elements of surfing, skateboarding and skiing to create one of the fastest growing winter sports.
Olympic-level snowboarding has been enthusiastically received in Canada since native Ross Rebagliati became the sport's first Olympic gold medallist, winning the inaugural giant slalom at the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympic Games.
Italy's Giuliano Razzoli takes the gold medal in the men's slalom.
Mathieu Giroux, Lucas Makowsky and Denny Morrison win a tight race with the US.