Tormod Frostad Wins Gold in Men's Freeski Big Air

Tormod Frostad achieved a remarkable victory in the men's freeski big air event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on February 17, 2026. He clinched the gold medal with a final jump score of 98.50, showcasing his skills with a right tail butter double bio 1620 trick.

His performance was pivotal, especially after responding to Mac Forehand's impressive jump that scored 98.25, which had temporarily placed Forehand in the lead for the silver medal. Austria's Matej Svancer completed the podium with a bronze medal, scoring 91.25.

Frostad's win marked his first Olympic medal in his second Olympic appearance, following Birk Ruud, who finished eighth in this event. The competition highlighted the intense pressure and high stakes of Olympic-level freeskiing, with Frostad's flawless execution securing his Olympic title.