United States Retains Olympic Mixed Aerials Title
The United States has successfully defended its title in Olympic mixed team aerials, taking home the gold at the recent competition. The event, held in Livigno, Italy, showcased the best of freestyle skiing talent.
Olympic Mixed Aerials Results
In a thrilling final on Saturday, the U.S. team scored 325.35 points, outpacing silver medalists Switzerland, who earned 296.91 points, and bronze medalists China, with a score of 279.68.
Key Participants
- Kaila Kuhn: Gold medalist at the 2025 World Championships; finished fifth in the Olympic women’s final.
- Christopher Lillis: Competed in men’s final, placing eighth.
- Connor Curran: Finished twelfth in the men’s final.
- Swiss Team: Included Noe Roth, who won silver in the men’s event.
Competition Conditions
The aerials competition took place under overcast and snowy skies, challenging athletes’ visibility during their performances. The mixed team format allows one male and one female athlete from each country to compete together, adding complexity to the event.
Aerials Event Overview
Aerials has been a winter Olympic event since 1994, evolving to include mixed teams in 2022. Athletes perform high-difficulty jumps off a nearly vertical ramp, reaching speeds above 65 km/h. They are judged on various criteria, including:
- Height
- Distance
- Style
- Degree of difficulty
- Landing
Each jump can achieve a maximum score of 150 points, and the total score for a team is the sum of their individual performances.
Looking Ahead
The United States continues to shine in the mixed aerials discipline, retaining their Olympic title and highlighting their dominance in freestyle skiing. With strong performances from its athletes, the future of U.S. aerials looks promising.
