Freestyle Skiing has been part of the Winter Games’ program since 1988. The sight of athletes soaring through the sky has been exciting for fans. In 2014, in Sochi, Halfpipe was added, with competitors having the chance to show off their skills and finesse while throwing caution to the wind with high-flying action.
American freeskier Alex Ferreira won the men's halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Winter Games to complete his collection of Olympic medals.
Day 14 from Milan Cortina will see six more Winter Olympics gold medals awarded. It starts with freeski women’s ski cross and men’s aerials, before the men’s halfpipe competition concludes later. More medals will be handed out in speedskating too,
The 22-year-old Olympian has made headlines throughout the Winter Games, whether it's celebrating her performance on the slopes, highlighting her hefty paychecks, criticizing her allegiance to China
The men's aerials qualifiers and final were rescheduled for Friday starting from 4:30 p.m. ET, while the men's halfpipe qualification runs were moved to an hour after that.
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Olympic freeskier Hunter Hess flashes an 'L' sign, says he stands by his statement and loves the USA
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — American freeskier Hunter Hess got to the end of his successful run in Olympic halfpipe qualifying, then leaned into the camera. He bent his left thumb and forefinger into the shape of an “L," lifted it to his forehead and pointed at it with the other hand.
Another serious crash caused shock at the Winter Olympics on Friday as New Zealand freestyle skier Finley Melville Ives fell hard on landing in the halfpipe and hit his head. Medics treated the 19-year-old and after several minutes he was taken out of the finish area on a stretcher to applause from the crowd.
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