The USA team won the gold medal in the mixed team aerials event at the Livigno Games, repeating their success from Beijing. The American trio of Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran, and Christopher Lillis achieved an almost flawless score of 325.35 points. The silver medal, which was the eighteenth trophy for Switzerland at these Games, was won by Lina Kozomara, Pirmin Werner, and Noé Roth. The podium was completed by the Chinese representatives, who secured bronze after a fierce battle in the final.

Dominance of the US Team

The Americans defended their Olympic champion title with a score of 325.35 points, outpacing their rivals by nearly 30 points.

Record Result for Switzerland

The aerials team's silver medal was the eighteenth medal for Switzerland, setting their historical record at the Winter Games.

China in Third Place

The silver medalists from Beijing won bronze, achieving a score of 279.68 points after errors in the final series.

On the penultimate day of Olympic competition in Livigno, the American trio of Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran, and Chris Lillis dominated the mixed team aerials event. The Americans, serving as the current world champions, set a high pace for their rivals from the very beginning. Kaila Kuhn's attempt proved crucial, as she received a solid score of 94.44 points for her back full-full-full jump, which, combined with the high scores from her teammates, secured the USA's victory. The final score of the US team, amounting to 325.35 points, proved unattainable for the other finalists. For Christopher Lillis, this is already his second Olympic gold medal in this event, making him one of the most decorated athletes in the history of the discipline. The mixed team aerials event debuted in the Olympic program in 2022 during the Beijing Games. The competition involves summing the points of three athletes (typically one woman and two men), and the final ranking is determined by both the difficulty of the maneuvers and the precision of the landing.The Swiss team won the silver medal with a total score of 296.91 points, which was considered a great success, given the dramatic course of the competition. Aerials performed by the Swiss provided many thrills, especially after Lina Kozomara's fall in the second final round. In the face of their teammate's error, Pirmin Werner and Noé Roth had to present scores close to perfect, which ultimately allowed them to overtake the Chinese team. For Noé Roth, this was his second medal of these Games, following the silver he won earlier in the individual competition. Meanwhile, the Chinese team, who won silver in Beijing, this time had to settle for the lowest step on the podium with a score of 279.68 points. The Americans' victory confirms their dominance in this technical freestyle skiing discipline. The Swiss success, however, has a historical dimension for their delegation, as this was the eighteenth medal won during the Milano Cortina Games, setting an all-time record for the country in the history of Winter Games participation. Switzerland's previous best results hovered around 15 medals. Congratulations flowed especially towards the Swiss men, who under immense pressure managed to recover from the deficit and secure a podium place for their team. „C’est génial de pouvoir fêter une médaille en équipe et pas tout seul” (It's great to be able to celebrate a team medal and not just by yourself) — Noé Roth. The 2026 Winter Olympics, known as Milano Cortina, are the first in history to be jointly organized by two major cities and the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. Livigno became the main center for freestyle and snowboarding competitions due to its specific terrain and modern infrastructure.

Mentioned People

  • Noé Roth — Swiss athlete, silver medalist in the team and individual events.
  • Christopher Lillis — American aerial skier, two-time Olympic champion in the team event.
  • Lina Kozomara — Swiss athlete who, despite a fall in the final, helped win silver.
  • Kaila Kuhn — American freestyle skier, member of the gold-winning US team.
  • Pirmin Werner — Swiss aerial skier, silver medalist in the team event.