Credited from: REUTERS
Wang Xindi clinched the gold medal in the men's aerials final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, delivering an impressive final jump that earned him a score of 132.60 points. He narrowly defeated Switzerland's Noe Roth, who won silver with a score of 131.58 points, while China’s Li Tianma took home the bronze with 123.93 points, marking a dominant performance by Chinese athletes in the event, according to Reuters, India Times, and South China Morning Post.
The competition saw Wang rise to the occasion in a tense super final, where six athletes vied for the title after a series of preliminary rounds. His performance was a significant moment following two prior Olympic appearances without a podium finish. This victory not only underscores Wang's journey but also reflects China's stronghold in freestyle aerial skiing, with the country winning both the men's and women's aerials in the 2022 Olympics and Xu Mengtao defending her women's aerials title at this year's games, according to Reuters, and India Times.
Throughout the final, only two Swiss athletes, Noe Roth and Pirmin Werner, challenged the four Chinese competitors who advanced to the final, demonstrating China's dominance in the sport. The competition concluded in overcast weather at Livigno, highlighting the challenging conditions athletes faced on their way to achieving Olympic glory, according to India Times and South China Morning Post.