Alex Ferreira of the U.S. won the gold medal in the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics [1].
The victory marks a career milestone for the 31-year-old athlete [3], securing a top podium finish in one of the Games' most technical freestyle events.
The competition took place on Feb. 20, 2026 [4], at the Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy [5]. Ferreira secured the gold after delivering a final run that earned 93.75 points [1]. This score was the highest of the competition, placing him ahead of the remaining field.
Henry Sildaru of Estonia took home the silver medal [5]. Brendan Mackay of Canada completed the podium in third place to earn the bronze [5].
The event was part of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Ferreira's performance in the halfpipe required a combination of amplitude and technical difficulty to edge out Sildaru and Mackay in the final standings [1], [5].
“Alex Ferreira captured the gold medal in the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe”
Ferreira's victory at age 31 demonstrates a sustained level of elite performance in a sport typically dominated by younger athletes. By securing the gold in Livigno, the U.S. maintains a strong competitive presence in freestyle skiing, while the podium distribution across three different nations highlights the global parity currently existing in halfpipe competition.
