he 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina have transformed the Italian Alps into a high-octane stage for freestyle skiing. With the competitions centered in the stunning “Little Tibet” of Italy—Livigno—the 2026 Games have delivered a mix of legendary title defenses, historic debuts, and a significant shift in the medal leaderboard.
The Venue: Livigno’s “Snow Playground”
Unlike the icy, wind-battered slopes often seen in previous Games, Livigno has provided a vibrant, festival-like atmosphere. Events are split between two primary locations:
- Livigno Snow Park: The home of Slopestyle, Halfpipe, and Big Air.
- Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park: Dedicated to the technical precision of Moguls and the high-flying acrobatics of Aerials.
New for 2026: The Debut of Dual Moguls
The biggest structural change this year is the Olympic debut of Dual Moguls. While traditional Moguls is a solo race against the clock and the judges, Dual Moguls brings head-to-head intensity.+1
Two skiers launch simultaneously down parallel courses, navigating the bumps and jumps in a knockout bracket format. It’s a “first-to-the-bottom” thrill that has quickly become a fan favorite for its easy-to-follow, high-stakes drama.
Standout Performances & Medal Moments
The “Golden” Veterans
- Alex Ferreira (USA): After years of chasing the top spot, Ferreira finally completed his Olympic set. Adding to his previous silver and bronze, he secured Gold in the Men’s Halfpipe with a dominant 93.75 score, cementing his status as one of the greatest to ever drop into the pipe.+1
- Mikaël Kingsbury (CAN): The “King of Moguls” continued his legendary run. While he took Silver in the individual Moguls (edged out by Australia’s Cooper Woods-Topalovic), Kingsbury bounced back to claim the first-ever Olympic Gold in Dual Moguls.
- Birk Ruud (NOR): Norway’s freestyle prodigy maintained his grip on the sport, taking Gold in Men’s Slopestyle.+1
The Queen of Consistency: Eileen Gu
Representing China, Eileen Gu remains the face of freestyle skiing. By securing a Silver in Slopestyle and another Silver in Big Air (behind Canada’s Megan Oldham), Gu has officially become the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history.
Team USA’s Aerial Dominance
In a thrilling display of teamwork, the United States successfully defended their title in the Mixed Team Aerials. The trio of Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran, and Christopher Lillis posted a massive 325.35 to take Gold over Switzerland and China.+1
2026 Freestyle Skiing Medal Table (Key Highlights)
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| United States | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| China | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Norway | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What’s Next?
The freestyle action isn’t quite over yet. As the Games head into their final days, all eyes are on the Women’s Halfpipe Final (February 22), where the world’s best will look to close out the Livigno schedule with a bang.
