2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Freestyle Skiing Big Air Results
The men’s big air event at the delivered high scores and clean landings. Riders attacked the jump with triple corks and switch variations. Judges scored amplitude, difficulty, execution, and landing control.
Event Details
- Venue:
- Event: Men’s Freestyle Skiing Big Air
- Finalists: Top 12 from qualification
- Scoring format: Best two runs out of three counted
Final Medal Results
Gold Medal
Mac Forehand
Nation: United States
Forehand landed high difficulty tricks with clean grabs and stable landings. His combined top two scores secured first place.
Silver Medal
Matěj Švancer
Nation: Austria
Švancer posted consistent scores across runs. Judges rewarded strong execution and technical variation.
Bronze Medal
Birk Ruud
Nation: Norway
Ruud defended his Olympic podium status with powerful amplitude and controlled landings.
Key Performance Data
- Each athlete performed three runs in the final
- Only the top two scores counted toward the final total
- Judges scored each run on a 100 point scale
- Difficulty and landing control influenced final rankings
India Participation
India had no athlete qualify for the men’s big air final. No Indian skier ranked inside the top 12 during qualification.
If you follow winter sports in India, focus on:
- Grassroots training programs in alpine regions
- Access to international competition exposure
- Investment in freestyle skiing infrastructure
- Younger athletes competing in FIS junior events
Why This Event Matters
- Big air showcases the highest risk tricks in freestyle skiing
- Olympic medals influence sponsorship and rankings
- Strong Olympic results shape future World Cup seeding
- You see the technical ceiling of the sport rise every cycle
FAQ
Who won gold in men’s freestyle skiing big air at the 2026 Olympics?
Mac Forehand won the gold medal with the highest combined score from his best two runs.
Where was the men’s big air event held?
The event took place in Livigno, Italy, as part of the Milan Cortina Olympic program.
How does Olympic big air scoring work?
Each athlete performs three runs. Judges score every run out of 100. Only the best two runs count toward the final result.
Did India compete in the men’s big air final?
No Indian athlete reached the final round in this event.
What skills decide the winner in big air?
Judges focus on trick difficulty, height, execution, landing stability, and overall style.