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American freeskier Nick Goepper injured his back and missed the podium in the 2026 Milan Cortina men’s halfpipe final after a crash on his final run.
American freeskier Nick Goepper crashed during his final run in the men’s halfpipe final at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, injuring his back and sustaining a significant shin bruise and tweaked knee.
He was taken to a hospital but later posted he was “OK,” walking down the pipe on his own and giving a thumbs-up.
Goepper, in bronze medal position, narrowly missed a podium finish after attempting a high-difficulty trick.
Teammate Alex Ferreira won gold with a 93.75 score, Estonia’s Henry Sildaru took silver, and Canada’s Brendan Mackay claimed bronze.
The event also saw 19-year-old New Zealander Finley Melville Ives stretchered out after a crash in qualifications.
Goepper, a three-time Olympic medalist, returned to competition after personal struggles and is known for his candid “Ski Unc” persona.
El freeskier estadounidense Nick Goepper se lesionó la espalda y perdió el podio en la final de la halfpipe masculina de Milán Cortina 2026 después de un accidente en su última carrera.