Like many snowboarders of his generation, Bosch also takes inspiration from competing on the same World Cup circuit as 24-time X Games medallist and three-time Olympic medallist Mark McMorris (CAN).
“He was a big inspiration when I was growing up,” said Bosch.
“It’s still pretty strange for me because back when I was younger, I was really starstruck around him. I for sure put him on a pedestal, like he wasn’t human, he’s a superhuman (laughs).
“I’ve got a lot of respect for him and what he’s done.”
Olympic Winter Games qualification
After deciding to represent South Africa in 2016, injury ruled Bosch out of pursuing qualification for the PyeongChang 2018 Games, and he did not qualify for the Beijing 2022…