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.

We are down to the final two days of the 2026 Winter Olympics, but there is still plenty of drama yet to unfold. Today’s action features Eileen Gu, who has taken two silver medals at these Games, competing in the freestyle skiing halfpipe final — an event she won at Beijing 2022.

This marked the first time since 2006 that the Winter Games were held in Europe, and the tradition continues: during the closing ceremony, the Olympic flag is passed to the next host country. For 2030,