44-year-old Olympian: Nik Baumgartner's remarkable snowboarding career

American snowboarder Nik Baumgartner has announced that he will compete in the Olympics, marking his fifth Olympic appearance at the remarkable age of 44.

While many Olympic snowboarders have already moved on to coaching, journalism, or resting on past laurels, Nik Baumgartner is still doing what he does best: showing up to the start gate and gunning for the win.

The 44-year-old American will compete in the men's snowboard cross event at the Livigno Snow Park on Thursday. This will be his fifth Olympic appearance – a continuation of his career that defies conventional timelines.