Freestyle Skiing has been part of the Winter Games’ program since 1988. The exciting sight of athletes soaring through the sky has been an exciting sight for fans. In 2014, in Sochi, Slopestyle was added, with competitors having the chance to show off their skills and finesse while throwing caution to the wind with high-flying action.

The Olympic gold medalist from Vermont advocated for the addition of a new freestyle skiing competition to the Milan-Cortina Olympics

Kyra Dossa is used to living life in the air. This week, the 22-year-old Cleveland native will continue to soar as she makes her Olympic debut in freestyle aerial skiing for Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Kirsty Muir is describing a “dub 16”, a complex aerial trick in freestyle skiing. “I messed up when I was asked to do this on the radio the other day,” laughs the Scot.

Gu is the youngest-ever Olympic champion in freestyle skiing. She will compete at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan beginning Feb. 7.

While all Olympic athletes are expected to play and perform under pressure, Canada’s historical successes at the Winter Games have created heightened expectations.

Before 1924, figure skating and ice hockey events were held at the Summer Olympics, making their debuts in 1908 and 1920, respectively. In 1924, the French Olympic Committee organized a multi-sport competition called “International Winter Sports Week,