Description: (American-Russian Snowboarder)
Victor Ivan "Vic" Wild is a renowned snowboarder with a remarkable career. Initially representing the United States, he encountered obstacles within the alpine snowboarding program due to funding issues. Upon marrying a Russian snowboarder and relocating to Russia, Wild became a Russian citizen and excelled at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, securing two gold medals. His choice to compete for Russia proved fruitful, leading to significant financial gains and accolades from the state for his outstanding accomplishments.