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World Champion Liam Brearley Undergoes Knee Surgery, Ruled Out of Milan Cortina Olympics

Canada Snowboard says his long‑term health comes first, with the Olympic roster due by late January.

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.