China's teenage snowboarder Su ranked first in qualification at Beijing Winter Olympics

Su Yiming of China reacts after finishing run one during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification match at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)

CHONGLI, Zhangjiakou, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- China's teenage snowboarder Su Yiming topped the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification with a score of 86.80 points at Beijing 2022 here on Sunday.

The 17-year-old cheered for himself and received warm applause from spectators thanks to his astonishing triple cork.

"I have a positive attitude [towards the finals]," Su said after the event. "I thought I might be nervous, because this is my first Olympic experience, but backed by my family and the fans, I enjoyed the competition today and will continue to enjoy myself tomorrow."

Su added that he plans to perform more complex tricks in the finals.

Su also praised the Genting Snow Park, describing the course in Zhangjiakou as the best he has ever seen.

As the first rider to land an 1800 two ways in a FIS competition, Su is also a favorite in Big Air. "But for me, there is no difference between Big Air and slopestyle. Every time I stand on the snowboard, I'm at my happiest," he said.

Su will compete with the other 11 qualifiers in the finals on Monday. 

Su Yiming of China reacts after finishing run one during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification match at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)

Su Yiming of China reacts after finishing run one during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification match at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)

China's Su Yiming competes during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

China's Su Yiming competes during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Su Yiming of China celebrates after finishing run one during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification match at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)

Su Yiming of China competes during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification match at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)

Staale Sandbech of Norway competes during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Jamie Anderson of the United States competes during the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

Vladislav Khadarin of the Russian Olympic Committee competes during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Murase Kokomo of Japan falls during the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

Murase Kokomo of Japan competes during the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

Tobita Ruki of Japan competes during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Nicolas Huber of Switzerland competes during the men's snowboard slopestyle qualification at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)