GB's Kenworthy starts halfpipe medal bid - Thursday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
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Notable Quotes
""It's hard to know how to feel, sixth feels so close, so I'm pretty bummed.”"
— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete
""Being back in the Olympics is special, so I'll see you in four years.""
— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete
"There was a lot of noise online. I had threats and slurs and all these things. But ultimately, it's a very loud vocal minority and I'm able to see that."
— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete
"I think what I said is something I stand by. If you stand behind your words and act and move with meaning and purpose, I don't think anyone can take that away from you."
— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete
Key People
An American freestyle skier who has won multiple Olympic medals.
Brendan Mackay is a Canadian freeskier who took bronze in the men's halfpipe final.
A curler representing Team GB and leading his team to potential victory.
A celebrated freestyle skier known for her achievements in ski cross.
A Swiss freestyle skier and reigning world champion in ski cross.
The current world champion in men's ski halfpipe from New Zealand.
Team GB's Gus Kenworthy is a freestyle skier who has competed in multiple Olympics.
Henry Sildaru is a 19-year-old Estonian freeskier who won silver in the men's halfpipe final.
An experienced American bobsledder with two Olympic gold medals.
The youngest female pilot to win gold in bobsleigh, achieving this in 2022.
An American skier aiming for his fourth consecutive Olympic medal.
A New Zealand freestyle skier and Olympic gold medallist.
A Swiss freestyle skier with a history of world titles in aerials.
The defending aerials champion in freestyle skiing.
A Swiss skier and 2022 Olympic champion in ski cross.
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What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Gus Kenworthy secured a spot in the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a remarkable return to the sport after retirement.
Gus Kenworthy finished sixth in the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, marking his best Olympic performance in 12 years.
Gus Kenworthy expressed no regrets over his controversial social media post prior to the Winter Olympics, despite receiving backlash and death threats.
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