Maddie Mastro began snowboarding at age 6 on a pink board, driving to the mountains in SoCal with her family in an RV. Since her breakout 2015-16 season, the former teenage phenom has been a star of women's halfpipe. At 18 years old, she became the first woman to land a double crippler, and she's only continued to push herself in recent years, showing out against some of the greatest names in the sport.
So far Mastro, who has 18 World Cup podiums and four X Games medals, has made two Olympic appearances. She finished 12th in her debut at the 2018 PyeongChang Games (just nine days before turning 18) and was 13th at the 2022 Beijing Games.
After winning last season's World Cup title in women's halfpipe, Mastro is in prime position to earn her first Olympic medal. It's the one podium of her career that seems to be the most elusive, but with the double cork 1080 and the wave of confidence she's riding into the 2025-26 season, this could be the year she finally earns a spot on the Olympic podium.
Get to know more about one of the sport's most progressive riders below with some quick hits about her life and career thus far.
The Basics
Where is Maddie Mastro from?
Mastro was born and raised in Wrightwood, California, five minutes away from Mountain High Resort. She was raised by parents Chris and Eileen, and she has one brother, Cameron.
How old is Maddie Mastro?
Mastro currently is 25 years old. Born on February 22, 2000, she will turn 26 on the same day as the Olympic Closing Ceremony.
When did Maddie Mastro start snowboarding?
At 6 years old, Mastro started snowboarding after her parents convinced her to switch from skiing and promised to buy her a pink snowboard.
Which Olympics has Maddie Mastro competed in?
Mastro has competed at the last two Winter Olympics. She finished 12th at PyeongChang 2018 and 13th at Beijing 2022.
What events does Maddie Mastro compete in?
Although she entered a slopestyle contest at the 2014 Junior World Championships, Mastro has competed exclusively in halfpipe throughout her entire pro career.
Career and Road to Milan Cortina 2026
What is Maddie Mastro’s career timeline in snowboarding?
As a teenager, Mastro made the decision to pursue a snowboarding career over one in soccer. After placing third at her World Cup debut in January 2016, her consistent podium finishes in the seasons leading up to the 2018 Winter Olympics landed her a spot on the U.S. snowboard roster. Making her Olympic debut shortly before her 18th birthday, she finished 12th in women's halfpipe.
In 2019, Mastro claimed bronze at the 2019 World Championships, later becoming the first woman in history to land a double crippler en route to her victory at the 2019 Burton U.S. Open. Pushing past injury, she competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, where she missed the cut for the final after placing 13th in qualifying.
A little over two years later, Mastro won her first FIS World Cup event at China's Secret Garden Resort. She followed her win with two major milestones one month later: becoming one of the first two women (alongside Chloe Kim) to land a double cork 1080 in a competition, and becoming the first woman to land two double inversions in one run. She enters the upcoming season as the reigning World Cup champion in women's halfpipe.
How many X Games medals has Maddie Mastro won?
Mastro has competed in 11 X Games, where she's won four superpipe medals. Her first X Games medal was a bronze in 2018 when she was 18 years old. She has claimed three silver medals in the past five years, her latest coming at the 2025 X Games, where she placed second behind Kim.
What are Maddie Mastro’s biggest results?
Mastro has 18 World Cup podiums to her name, including her first-ever victory at the halfpipe season opener in December 2024. She won the World Cup halfpipe season title last winter for the first time. During her career, she's also earned two world championship medals (bronze in 2019, silver in 2021), four X Games medals, one Burton U.S. Open title, and one Dew Tour title.
What tricks is Maddie Mastro known for?
During her 2019 Burton U.S. Open victory, an 18-year-old Mastro became the first woman to land a double crippler in the halfpipe. It's since become a staple of her runs, and at the 2025 Laax Open, she landed that trick alongside a double cork 1080 to become the first woman to land two double inversions in one run.
Where does Maddie Mastro rank on the World Snowboard Points List?
Mastro currently is ranked No. 3 on the World Snowboard Points list for women's halfpipe, behind only Kim and Japanese teenager Sara Shimizu. On the World Cup circuit, however, Mastro finished the 2024-25 season as the No. 1 halfpipe rider.
What is Maddie Mastro's medal outlook for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
With the double cork 1080 under her belt, Mastro is poised to do very well this season. Both Mastro and Kim made history last season and now are vying to add new tricks to their runs that could give them an extra edge in the months leading up to the Olympics. Kim enters the season as the heavy favorite for gold, but Mastro's recent results and technical tricks make her one of the strongest medal contenders in the field outside of Kim.
Lifestyle and Training
What snowboard brand and gear does Maddie Mastro use?
Mastro has used gear from Salomon since she joined the French sports equipment manufacturing company in 2015.
How many followers does Maddie Mastro have on Instagram?
Mastro currently has 171,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares content from her snowboarding career and personal life.
What are Maddie Mastro’s hobbies outside snowboarding?
Outside snowboarding, Mastro likes to surf, cycle and mountain bike. She loves to sew, and she often sews her own clothes and accessories. Mastro is passionate about animal adoption rights, rescuing her dog, Pippy, from the streets of Los Angeles ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
What are some fun facts about Maddie Mastro?
- Mastro is a pescatarian
- Her favorite workout is cross-training, and she typically spends four hours a day training before trying to get 10 hours of sleep
- She has four dogs, all rescues and all mutts: Archie, Zody, Stevie, and Beasley
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