American Alex Ferreira has clinched a gold medal in the men's freestyle ski halfpipe, marking a triumphant end to his Olympic career. Ferreira, 31, posted a dominant 93.75 on his final run at the Livigno Snow Park, narrowly defeating Estonia's Henry Sildaru.
Canada's Brendan Mackay secured the bronze with a 91.00. This victory follows Ferreira's previous Olympic success, including a silver in 2018 and a bronze in 2022. The Colorado native indicated these Games would likely be his last.
Ferreira's career includes 16 World Cup podiums and seven X Games medals, highlighted by a perfect 2023-24 season. His gold medal contributes to the United States' 10 gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games, tying an American Winter Olympics record.
Nick Goepper finished fourth after a challenging crash, while Birk Irving placed fifth. American Hunter Hess finished tenth.