Who is Nick Baumgartner? At 44, the Michigan snowboarder defies age and chases history at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026

Nick Baumgartner’s career stands out for its durability. He has been part of the U.S. national team for 21 years. That is longer than some of his teenage teammates have been alive. He is old enough to have a son who has finished college. Yet he remains competitive against riders half his age.