World junior champion in 2005, Tony Ramoin outperformed his French compatriots Pierre Vaultier and the De Le Rue brothers.
Ranked 14th after the qualifiers, Tony Ramoin advanced to his semi-final and finally clinched a bronze medal, bringing the French tally to four. He was outpaced by American Seth Wescott, the Olympic champion, and Canadian Mike Robertson, who won the silver medal. The member of the “Back to Back” club in Isola 2000 has entered the big league of snowboard cross.
Reaction from Christian Estrosi
Minister in Charge of Industry and Mayor of Nice
“For his first Olympic Games and at just 21 years old, Tony Ramoin managed to showcase his talent and enthusiasm to win the bronze in snowboard cross. I want to congratulate him on his outstanding performance, which brings a fourth medal to the French delegation at the Vancouver Games.
Tony Ramoin has demonstrated that with strength and conviction, all Olympic dreams can become a reality. This medal rewards both the team spirit of the French selection and the work done in his club at Isola 2000, the ‘Back to Back,’ chaired by François Olivier.
I thank them for hoisting the colors of our region, between sea and mountains, on the third step of the Olympic podium. It is a great source of pride for the entire Côte d’Azur, which continues to shine on the international stage.”
