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Nick Goepper qualifies for Olympic men's freeski halfpipe final
Indiana native reaches Olympic final in new event after previous slopestyle medals
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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Nick Goepper, a 31-year-old freeskier from Lawrenceburg, Indiana, qualified for the Olympic men's freeski halfpipe final with an impressive 90.00 score on his first run. Goepper, a previous Olympic medalist in slopestyle, is seeking his first Olympic gold medal in the new halfpipe event.
Why it matters
Goepper's qualification for the Olympic halfpipe final represents his continued excellence in freestyle skiing and his ability to adapt to new disciplines within the sport. As one of the most decorated American freeskiers, his performance will be closely watched as he aims for his first Olympic gold medal.
The details
Goepper did not improve on his first run score of 90.00 in the second qualification run, but his initial performance was enough to secure a spot in the final. He ranked second after the qualification round, behind only Canadian skier Brendan Mackay. Goepper skied fourth in the first qualification run, with the top 12 advancing to the final. The freeski halfpipe final is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Eastern on February 20.
- Goepper qualified for the Olympic men's freeski halfpipe final on February 20, 2026.
- The freeski halfpipe final is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Eastern on February 20, 2026.
The players
Nick Goepper
A 31-year-old freeskier from Lawrenceburg, Indiana, who has won two silver medals and a bronze in Olympic slopestyle events before transitioning to the halfpipe discipline.
Brendan Mackay
A Canadian freeskier who earned the top score in the Olympic men's freeski halfpipe qualification round.
Finley Melville Ives
A New Zealand freeskier and favorite to win a medal in the Olympic men's freeski halfpipe event, who suffered a bad crash during the qualification round and had to be removed from the halfpipe by medical sled.
What they’re saying
“What's up, Perfect North!”
— Nick Goepper (Peacock)
“I think it's been the best (Olympics) yet.”
— Nick Goepper (Peacock)
What’s next
The Olympic men's freeski halfpipe final is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Eastern on February 20, 2026, where Goepper will compete for his first Olympic gold medal.
The takeaway
Nick Goepper's qualification for the Olympic men's freeski halfpipe final demonstrates his versatility as a top American freeskier, having transitioned from slopestyle events to the new halfpipe discipline. His performance will be closely watched as he seeks to capture his first Olympic gold medal.
