But it was in the third round that he truly stunned the crowd, landing a backside 1800 with impressive height and speed. The judges rewarded him with 97.75 points, securing his victory with a total of 193.25 points, giving him a 33-point margin over compatriot Jiang Xinjie in second place.

"I knew I had to give it my all today," said Yang after his victory. "The team environment is excellent, and the support from everyone really helped me perform at my best. I feel like I'm on an upward trajectory this season, and this gold medal feels like a confirmation of that."

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