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British freeskier Zoe Atkin capped off her best season yet with a Crystal Globe trophy win in Switzerland, just weeks after claiming Olympic bronze. Fellow Brit Kirsty Muir also took home top honors, making it a historic weekend for Great Britain's ski team.
A 21-year-old Scottish skier just made history by becoming the first British woman to win two major freeski World Cup titles in a single season. Just months after missing an Olympic medal by less than half a point, Kirsty Muir proved that setbacks can fuel comebacks.
Freeskier Eileen Gu just became the first athlete in her sport's history to medal in every Olympic event she's entered across two Games. Her latest win in Switzerland gave her the inaugural Snow League championship and $75,000 in prize money.
After eight years and two Olympic medals, Aspen's Alex Ferreira finally claimed gold in men's freeski halfpipe at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. The 31-year-old's flawless final run scored 93.75, capping off a journey that started with a single 360-degree spin at age 10.
Mathilde Gremaud became the first woman to defend an Olympic freeski title, wrapping herself in the Swiss flag during her victory lap at Milano Cortina 2026. Now she's focused on inspiring young athletes to pursue their passions, just like her role models did for her.
Just months after competing at the Olympics, 16-year-old Australian skier Indra Brown claimed her first Junior World Championship title in Calgary. The teenager, already leading the World Cup circuit this season, dominated the halfpipe final with a near-perfect run.
San Francisco native Eileen Gu just became the only freeskier to win medals in every Olympic event she's entered, capping a grueling 16-day journey with her third gold. Her perfect record across two Olympics proves that betting on yourself can pay off in extraordinary ways.
Freeskier Eileen Gu defended her Olympic halfpipe title in Italy, earning her third gold medal. Hours later, she learned her beloved grandmother had passed away.
At just 22 years old, Eileen Gu defended her halfpipe gold in Italy to become the most decorated freeskier in Olympic history. She's now won six medals in six events across two Winter Games, proving that excellence knows no limits.
Great Britain's Zoe Atkin claimed bronze in the women's freeski halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics, bringing home a medal that signals the continued rise of British winter sports. Her joy was unmistakable as she celebrated a podium finish on sport's biggest stage.
British freeskier Zoe Atkin brought home the bronze medal in the women's halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a triumphant moment for Great Britain on the slopes. Her joyful reaction captured the heart of what Olympic dreams are made of.
Olympic freeskier Eileen Gu defended her halfpipe title and made history with her third gold medal, then learned her grandmother had passed away. The 22-year-old kept a promise to be brave, just as her grandmother had taught her.
Australian freeski prodigy Indra Brown, just 16, placed fifth at the Winter Olympics after landing her first competitive 1080. Back-to-back gold medalist Eileen Gu rushed to embrace her in a moment Brown called "really special."
After eight years of chasing the top spot, American freeskier Alex Ferreira finally claimed Olympic gold in the halfpipe at 31. His victory in Italy completes a rare trifecta: bronze, silver, and now gold across three different Winter Games.
After trading parties for an 8 p.m. curfew and late nights for intense training, 31-year-old freeskier Alex Ferreira finally claimed the Olympic gold medal that eluded him for eight years. His technical halfpipe run in Italy scored 93.75, securing the championship he'd been chasing since winning silver in 2018.
British freeskier Zoe Atkin just earned the top qualifying spot for the 2026 Winter Olympics halfpipe final with an impressive 91.50 score. Team GB now has a serious medal contender heading into the finals.
After a bike accident ended his partying days in 2023, U.S. freeskier Alex Ferreira hasn't touched alcohol since and just won his second straight Crystal Globe title. Now the silver and bronze medalist heads to Italy with one goal: completing his Olympic medal collection.
A 23-year-old Norwegian freeskier just won Olympic gold by defying physics and doing tricks backward on a forward jump. In what athletes called "one of the greatest events ever," the final came down to creativity over pure difficulty.
In a heart-stopping finish at the Milan Cortina Olympics, Norway's Tormod Frostad nailed his final jump to win freeski big air gold after his American rival briefly stole the lead. The 23-year-old turned the most pressure-filled moment of his career into Olympic glory.
Luca Harrington threw down one of freeskiing's scariest tricks at the Winter Olympics, earning a stunning 94 points and thrilling fans before finishing just off the podium. The 21-year-old from Wānaka walked away from his first Olympics with a bronze medal in slopestyle and zero regrets about leaving it all on the mountain.
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