Overview
- The 22-year-old injured his knee and ankle during November training and announced the surgery and season-ending outcome in an Instagram post.
- The procedure ends his campaign and removes him from the February Games, and he is not expected to return to snow before April.
- Brearley had secured an Olympic berth by winning slopestyle gold at the 2025 world championships in Engadin, Switzerland.
- Canada Snowboard CEO Dustin Heise voiced full support for Brearley’s recovery plan and stressed prioritizing his long-term health.
- Team selection continues without him, with Canada’s snowboard roster to be named before the end of January, and teammate Cameron Spalding has qualified via the World Cup overall title.