Megan Oldham powers through crash to claim slopestyle bronze at Milan Cortina 2026
Fresh off a dramatic tumble, Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham rallied to secure bronze in the women's slopestyle at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 (ET). Oldham's comeback run underlined both her technical skill and resilience, delivering Canada's second medal of the tournament.
Crash couldn't stop Oldham's momentum
Oldham entered the final with momentum but met a frightening moment in her second run, falling on the final jump and rising with visible discomfort. The fall threatened to derail her podium push, but the 24-year-old regrouped and returned for a decisive third run that would ultimately cement her place on the podium.
Third run seals the deal with a 76. 46
After sitting third following the opening run, Oldham produced her strongest score on the third attempt, earning a 76. 46 from the judges. That mark stood as the best of her day and elevated her hold on the bronze medal despite the earlier crash. Her ability to land a clean, high-scoring final effort highlighted both technical precision and composure under pressure.
Podium repeats from Beijing: Gremaud and Gu ahead
The top two spots were filled by familiar faces. Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland took gold and Eileen Gu of China captured silver, recreating the same gold-silver order from the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. Oldham's bronze completes a podium that points to sustained excellence among the sport's elite and a competitive depth that continues to push the discipline forward.
What the result means for Canada
Oldham's medal is Canada's second at the Milan Cortina Games and adds momentum for the Canadian freestyle program. The bronze serves as an encouraging sign for the team's depth in park and pipe events and could provide a psychological boost as other Canadian competitors prepare for upcoming finals and qualifying rounds.
Looking ahead: recovery and the season beyond
While Oldham appeared shaken after her second-run crash, she proved able to finish strong. The team will monitor any soreness or lingering effects in the days after the competition, but her performance suggests she is in strong competitive form. With the Olympic schedule still unfolding, Oldham's podium result positions her as a figure to watch in any remaining slopestyle or big-air events this season.
Megan Oldham's comeback run delivered a dramatic highlight for Canadian fans and underscored the unpredictable, high-stakes nature of Olympic slopestyle. Her bronze on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 (ET) will be remembered as a testament to determination as much as technical ability.
