Ferreira completes his halfpipe set with gold.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Victor Mather and Gabriela BhaskarFebruary 20, 2026 at 09:36 PM

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Alex Ferreira of the United States won the gold medal in the men's free ski halfpipe event. The competition, typically dominated by North Americans, saw Ferreira secure the victory with a strong final run that included two 1600s. After the first run, none of the big names sparkled, and several wound up on their backsides. In run 2, Henry Sildaru, a 19-year-old Estonian, was the leader, while the Americans Ferreira, Nick Goepper and Birk Irving were positioned second, third and fourth. Ferreira's gold completes his Olympic medal set, having previously won silver in 2018 and bronze in 2022. The event featured several American contenders and a Canadian, but Ferreira's performance ultimately impressed the judges the most.

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