Tormod Frostad Wins Olympic Freeski Big Air Gold for Norway
Tormod Frostad of Norway triumphed in the men’s big air freeski final at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, winning gold in an exhilarating competition. The event took place on February 17, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park. Frostad outperformed his closest rival, Mac Forehand from the United States, in a dramatic finale.
Tormod Frostad’s Olympic Victory
Frostad, just 23 years old, had a strong performance throughout the event. He maintained the lead for most of the final, performing two impressive jumps. The competition intensified when Forehand surged ahead on his penultimate jump, turning up the pressure on Frostad.
Competition Highlights
- Frostad finished with 195.50 points, narrowly defeating Forehand’s score of 193.25.
- Matej Svancer from Austria secured the bronze medal with 191.25 points.
- Defending champion Birk Ruud of Norway finished in eighth place after a couple of crashes.
Significance of the Event
This victory marks Frostad’s first Olympic gold medal, achieved during his second appearance at the Games. Forehand’s silver medal represents a milestone for the U.S., being only the second medal in freeskiing and snowboarding park events. The first was Chloe Kim’s silver in the halfpipe.
The final faced a brief delay of 15 minutes due to ongoing snow flurries, which added to the atmosphere of the evening. Earlier snowstorms forced the women’s snowboarding slopestyle final to be postponed to the following day.
Tormod Frostad’s impressive feat has made him a celebrated athlete in Norway, showcasing the high level of talent in Olympic freeskiing.
