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(Finnish Snowboarder & the First Non-American to Win Gold Medal in 'Winter X Games') Antti Autti is a Finnish snowboarder known for his groundbreaking performances in the halfpipe. He achieved international recognition by winning the Men's Superpipe at the 2005 Winter X Games, becoming the first non-American to do so. Autti's technical skill and innovation, notably landing back-to-back 1080s in competition, set a new standard in men's halfpipe snowboarding. His success at the X Games and Snowboarding World Championships solidified his reputation as a top competitor in the sport, inspiring the "1080 Revolution" and influencing future generations of snowboarders.