Alex Ferreira wins Olympic gold in freeski halfpipe

American freeskier Alex Ferreira finally achieved his Olympic dream by winning gold in the men’s halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, completing his medal collection after earning silver in 2018 and bronze in 2022. With a top score of 93.75 points, he outperformed Estonia’s Henry Sildaru, who took silver, and Canada’s Brendan Mackay, who secured bronze. Ferreira’s victory marked the U.S.’s first gold in freeskiing at these Games, returning the halfpipe title to Team USA. His mother highlighted his determination to “finish the rainbow” of Olympic medals.