Megan Oldham Wins Bronze in Ski Slopestyle at Milano Cortina 2026
Megan Oldham triumphed in the women’s ski slopestyle event, securing a bronze medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The competition took place on February 9, 2026, featuring a final with 12 skilled athletes who each completed three runs. Of these, only the best score was considered for the overall ranking.
Megan Oldham’s Performance
Oldham achieved her best score of 76.46 during her third run, following a challenging crash in her previous attempt. Initially, she scored 69.76 in her first run, placing her in third position at that stage.
Technical Skills on Display
During her third run, Oldham demonstrated remarkable technical ability. She navigated the opening rail section expertly and executed back-to-back double cork 1260s. Her performance concluded with a clean 900 tail grab, solidifying her place on the podium.
Medal Standings
- Gold Medal: Mathilde Gremaud (Switzerland) – 86.96 (second run)
- Silver Medal: Eileen Gu (China) – 86.58 (opening run)
- Bronze Medal: Megan Oldham (Canada) – 76.46 (third run)
Historical Context
This medal marks a significant moment for Canada, being their first Olympic medal in women’s ski slopestyle since the discipline debuted at the Sochi 2014 Games. There, Dara Howell won gold and Kim Lamarre secured bronze, illustrating Canada’s continued strength in this sport.
Previous Olympic Appearance
Oldham narrowly missed out on her first Olympic medal at the Beijing 2022 Games, where she finished fourth in big air. Additionally, she fell just short of qualifying for the slopestyle final by one position during those Games.
Megan Oldham’s bronze at Milano Cortina 2026 not only reflects her talent but also adds to Canada’s legacy in winter sports.
