Norwegian Frostad Wins Olympic Men's Big Air Gold

Livigno, Italy, marked a dramatic turnaround for Norwegian freestyle skier Tormod Frostad on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as he captured the gold medal in the men's big air final at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The 23-year-old edged out American Mac Forehand for the victory with a total score of 195.50 points, just shy of a perfect 200, after three flawless jumps in the 12-competitor event.

Frostad entered the final as the early leader, posting scores of 95.25 on his first run and 97 on his second, both featuring massive airs and clean landings. The competition intensified when Forehand, also 23 and in his second Olympics, seized the lead with a stunning 98.25 on his third jump, a nose butter triple cork 2160 that drew an excited "Oh my God" from the American during the live broadcast. This shifted the pressure onto Frostad for his final attempt, transforming what had seemed a straightforward win into a high-stakes finale. Undeterred, Frostad delivered another precise execution, reclaiming the top spot and securing his first Olympic gold.

Austria's Matej Svancer rounded out the podium with bronze and 191.25 points. Notably absent from medal contention was defending big air...