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flag 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.

flag 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. flag He was taken to a hospital but later posted he was “OK,” walking down the pipe on his own and giving a thumbs-up. flag Goepper, in bronze medal position, narrowly missed a podium finish after attempting a high-difficulty trick. flag Teammate Alex Ferreira won gold with a 93.75 score, Estonia’s Henry Sildaru took silver, and Canada’s Brendan Mackay claimed bronze. flag The event also saw 19-year-old New Zealander Finley Melville Ives stretchered out after a crash in qualifications. flag Goepper, a three-time Olympic medalist, returned to competition after personal struggles and is known for his candid “Ski Unc” persona.

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