That attitude has paid off spectacularly for Su, who reckoned he "wasn't even as good as some amateurs" when he began his career around four years ago.

Now with Olympic gold in his collection, he won't be easing up on the hard work－either on the snow or in his academic life.

"I want to win more snowboarding titles, such as the X Games and Dew Tour. I want to achieve a Grand Slam of snowboarding," Su added.

"I'm still a high-school student right now, so I also need to ensure I don't neglect my studies. I'm hoping to receive admission letters from my favorite universities next year."