LIVIGNO This first career slopestyle final on the biggest stage will serve as a springboard for Naomi Urness.
After two difficult runs, Urness finished strong with a score of 64.73 which allowed him to move up to 7th place. “I absolutely wanted to land my last descent and I managed to do it under pressure,” said the skier from Mont-Tremblant. This success will give me confidence for Big Air. This first final will serve as a learning experience for me. I’m excited for the future.”
When she took her place in the starting area for her final descent, Urness had butterflies in her stomach. “Because I hadn’t landed my first two runs, it was more and more stressful,” she admitted. I told myself that I was healthy and that I should have fun. This 7th place in the Olympic slopestyle final is more than I would have hoped for and I’m super happy. Successfully landing my descent under pressure will help me for the future. I’m proud of myself.”
While she established herself as one of the favorites on the Big Air World Cup circuit in her first season, Urness had less success in slopestyle, but she hopes to be able to do both events in the future. She was impressed by her teammate Megan Oldam who won the bronze medal.
“Megan is an incredible athlete and teammate,” she said. She so deserves her medal. Megan is an inspiration to me.”
The two Canadians will be in action on February 14 during the Big Air qualifications. “I can’t wait to perform in the evening.”
The Eileen Gu Circus at its best
Among the highest-earning female athletes on a global scale with estimated earnings of 23 million in 2024, Chinese Eileen Gu attracts attention wherever she goes.
It was no different on Monday for the double gold medalist from the 2022 Games in Beijing. When the competition was over and the medals were awarded, organizers strongly urged spectators to leave the venue, but a large contingent of Chinese fans would have none of it.
Halfway through her tour of rights-holding television stations, Gu stopped to greet supporters. However, the latter did not move and the skier who grew up in the United States left the mixed zone a few moments later to greet them before returning to continue her round of interviews.
The supporters then left the site to the great joy of the employees. The medalist was very generous and responded to all media requests, but also from volunteers who wanted a photo of the star.
date: 2026-02-09 18:13:00