Megan Oldham Redeems with Olympic Bronze in Freestyle Skiing
Megan Oldham achieved redemption at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games by winning a bronze medal in the women’s slopestyle finals. The 24-year-old freestyle skier had faced disappointment at the Beijing 2022 Olympics, where she narrowly missed the podium.
Megan Oldham’s Journey to Success
Oldham’s Olympic journey has been filled with challenges. At Beijing 2022, she finished fourth in the big air final and missed qualifying for the slopestyle final by a single position. This time around, she was determined not to let history repeat itself.
Milano Cortina 2026 Performance
On February 9, 2026, during the slopestyle finals, Oldham encountered a significant setback. After falling on her second run, she secured a score of 69.76, which left her unsure if it would be enough for a podium finish. However, she remained composed and prepared for her third run.
Her focus paid off. Oldham executed her final run flawlessly, achieving a score of 76.46. In a tense moment, she watched as her main competitor, Kirsty Muir from Great Britain, completed her final attempt, scoring 76.05. With that score, Oldham’s place on the podium was confirmed.
A Moment of Triumph
“I feel amazing. I’ve been dreaming of this moment for so long,” Oldham expressed after her win. “This is really what I was wanting in terms of redemption.”
- Event: Women’s Slopestyle Finals
- Date: February 9, 2026
- Location: Milano Cortina, Italy
- Oldham’s Final Scores:
- First Run: 69.76
- Third Run: 76.46
- Kirsty Muir’s Score: 76.05
Oldham’s bronze medal signifies a significant turnaround from her previous Olympic experience. With this victory, she aims to carry her momentum into the women’s big air final next week, excited to showcase her skills.
After describing her experience, Oldham said, “I’m hoping to just continue with this momentum and I have some cool tricks to show in big air, so I’m excited for that.”
