Megan Oldham Wins Slopestyle Bronze at Milano Cortina 2026

Why this matters: Oldham's medal is a significant achievement for Canadian freestyle skiing, marking a return to the podium after several years. The reports of medals falling apart raises questions about the quality control of the games' memorabilia and distracts from the athletic achievements.

Oldham's Performance

Megan Oldham, representing Canada, showcased resilience and skill in the slopestyle final. After a strong first run, she faced a setback with a crash in her second attempt. However, she recovered impressively to deliver her best score of 76.46 in the final run, securing the bronze medal.

Competition Highlights

Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland dominated the competition, winning the gold medal and defending her Olympic title. Eileen Gu of China secured the silver medal, continuing her impressive Olympic record.

Naomi Urness, another Canadian athlete, finished seventh in her Olympic debut, demonstrating promising talent for the future.

Team Canada

Beyond slopestyle, Canada's women's hockey team is aiming for their second straight win after a strong start. Figure skating events are also underway, with Canadian teams competing in ice dance. Mixed doubles curling concluded with a victory over Switzerland, though the team missed the playoff cut.

Other Events

There have been reports of Olympic medals falling off their ribbons, prompting an investigation. This has affected athletes like Breezy Johnson (USA), Justus Strelow (Germany) and Alysa Liu (USA).

Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland won the gold medal.

Canada has won two medals so far.

Naomi Urness finished in seventh place.

Olympic organizers are investigating after reports of medals falling off their ribbons during celebrations.

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