Men’s Freeski Big Air Results 2026 Olympics: Evan White (USA) Wins Gold
The men’s freeski big air results at the 2026 Olympics in Milan‑Cortina are finally in. On Tuesday evening, February 17, at the Livigno Snowpark, American Evan White soared to gold, ahead of Norway’s Jørgen Haugland and Canada’s Maxime Leclerc. Relive the highlights of a breathtaking final.
🥇 Men’s Big Air Podium – 2026 Olympic Games
The competition, held over three runs, delivered everything it promised. Evan White (USA), 24, landed a stunning double cork 1800 on his final jump, scoring 95.50 points and securing the Olympic title [1]. Norwegian Jørgen Haugland (93.80) took silver with a perfectly executed triple cork 1440. Canada’s Maxime Leclerc (92.20) claimed bronze thanks to an exceptionally stylish double cork 1260.
| Rank | Athlete | Nation | Score (best 2 runs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 Gold | Evan White | USA | 188.4 |
| 🥈 Silver | Jørgen Haugland | Norway | 185.7 |
| 🥉 Bronze | Maxime Leclerc | Canada | 183.9 |
| 4th | Mac Forehand | USA | 181.2 |
| 5th | Birk Ruud | Norway | 179.8 |
⚡ French Skiers: Sivignon and Roche in the Final
The two French athletes, Timothé Sivignon and Matias Roche, qualified impressively for the final (6th and 7th) [2]. They finished 9th and 11th respectively, showcasing the bright future of French freeski. “Being in the final with my friend is an incredible feeling,” Sivignon said after his run.
🎯 A High-Flying Final
Defending Olympic champion Birk Ruud (Norway), who already won slopestyle, aimed for a historic double but ended just off the podium in 5th place. American Mac Forehand, the qualification leader, took 4th after a small mistake on his final run [3]. The surprise winner Evan White, less fancied beforehand, delivered the performance of his life.
- Evan White (USA) – double cork 1800 (score 95.50) – his first Olympic gold.
- Jørgen Haugland (NOR) – triple cork 1440 – raw talent confirmed.
- Maxime Leclerc (CAN) – double cork 1260 – Canada back on the podium.
- Birk Ruud (NOR) – 5th place, but already two medals in these Games.
📊 Qualification Recap (Top 5)
| Q Rank | Athlete | Nation | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mac Forehand | USA | 183.0 |
| 2 | Matej Svancer | Austria | 180.2 |
| 3 | Birk Ruud | Norway | 179.4 |
| 4 | Tormod Frostad | Norway | 178.9 |
| 5 | Ulrik Samnoey | Norway | 178.2 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Men’s Big Air 2026
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📎 Sources & Recent Articles
Le Figaro – French qualifiers Wikipedia – official results Milan-Cortina 2026 official site ESPN Olympics section
[1] Official results – International Olympic Committee. [2] Le Figaro – 02/15/2026. [3] AP News / Google Sports – 02/17/2026.
✅ Summary: Evan White (USA) gold, Haugland (NOR) silver, Leclerc (CAN) bronze. For more news and trends, visit our Actualités & Tendances Maroc section.
