Early Career and Junior World ChampionshipBetween 2004 and 2010, Omar mainly competed in the European Cup. He made his World Cup debut in Valmalenco, immediately finishing in 34th place. Just one year later, he won the gold medal at the 2009 Junior World Championships in Nagano.
Breakthrough in the Snowboard World CupIn 2011, Omar achieved his first top-10 result in the Snowboard World Cup. At the start of the 2012/2013 season, he celebrated his first World Cup victory in Montafon. In the following years, he secured numerous further top placements, including wins in Cervinia, Erzurum, and Big White.
Olympic Winter GamesOmar Visintin is a regular competitor at the Olympic Winter Games. At Sochi 2014, he finished 12th in snowboard cross and ended the season ranked 1st overall in the World Cup standings. In Pyeongchang 2018, he placed 25th in the individual competition. A highlight of his career came at Beijing 2022, where he won both a silver and a bronze medal – proof of his exceptional talent and consistency.
World Championships and Snowboard Cross EventsOmar Visintin has also achieved top results at World Championships and international snowboard events:
- Silver at the 2015 Winter X-Games
- Multiple Italian Snowboard Cross Champion (2014, 2016, 2017)
- Podium at the 2017 World Championships in Sierra Nevada
- Silver and bronze in team competitions with Emanuel Perathoner
Recent Top PerformancesAfter 2018, Omar continued his high-level success:
- 2nd place in the Snowboard Cross World Cup overall standings
- Multiple top-5 results in Montafon, Veysonnaz, and Bakuriani
- Team silver at the 2019 World Championships in Park City
Omar Visintin is not only a sports idol but also an ambassador for winter sports in South Tyrol. Guests in Algund and the surrounding area have the chance to experience the Olympic champion up close – whether during training camps, public events, or at the 2026 Olympic Games in the region of Merano.
