Eileen Gu Takes Silver, But Canada's Mighty Meg Steals Olympic Spotlight
The spotlight was firmly on Eileen Gu, but the gold belonged to Canada’s rising star and that is the story shaking up the slopes at Milano Cortina 2026.
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Under swirling winds in Livigno, the women’s freeski big air final turned into one of the most dramatic showdowns of these Winter Games. Eileen Gu , already one of the most recognizable faces in global sport, delivered another Olympic medal, capturing silver and adding to her growing legacy. But it was Megan Oldham who soared highest, claiming gold with fearless precision and rewriting Canadian history in the process.
Oldham’s victory was not just another medal. It was Canada’s first-ever Olympic gold in women’s ski big air. And it marked her second medal of these Games, confirming her arrival as one of the sport’s most dangerous competitors. She landed two massive, clean runs in brutal weather conditions, scoring high enough that her final attempt became a victory lap.
Gu, the defending Olympic champion in this event from Beijing four years ago, showed why she remains one of the sport’s biggest icons. She landed a high-difficulty double cork and followed with another technical masterpiece. The silver medal makes her a five-time Olympic medalist, a milestone few freestyle skiers ever reach. She remains box office. She remains elite. And she is not done yet, with halfpipe still ahead.
But what makes this result so compelling is the contrast in journeys. Gu entered these Games as a global superstar, balancing sport, endorsements and international attention. Oldham entered battling adversity. A serious concussion months ago disrupted her preparation. A painful fall earlier in the week left her bruised. Yet when the pressure peaked, she delivered.
This moment matters beyond one podium. It signals a shift in the competitive landscape of women’s freestyle skiing. The depth of talent is expanding. The tricks are getting bigger. The margins are thinner. And the next Olympic cycle is already taking shape.
For Canada, this gold strengthens its standing in winter sport dominance. For Gu, the silver reinforces her consistency at the highest level. And for fans worldwide, it was a reminder that Olympic greatness is never guaranteed, it must be earned run by run.
The rivalry, the resilience and the rising level of competition are defining these Games. Stay with us for continuing coverage from Milano Cortina 2026, where every night, history is being rewritten on snow and ice.
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