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Park City Freeskiers Qualify for Olympic Slopestyle Final
Alex Hall and Mac Forehand advance to Tuesday's competition in Beijing
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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Park City freeskiers Alex Hall and Mac Forehand qualified for the Olympic men's slopestyle final on Saturday, finishing in eighth and sixth place, respectively. Hall's first run score of 71.63 and Forehand's second run score of 74.46 were enough to secure their spots in the final competition on Tuesday.
Why it matters
Qualifying for the Olympic freeski slopestyle final is a major achievement for these Park City athletes, showcasing the strength of the local freeskiing community. The event will be a chance for Hall and Forehand to compete against the world's best on the global stage.
The details
Norway's Birk Ruud, the number one slopestyle skier in the world and 2022 Beijing Games big air gold medalist, won the qualification round with a score of 81.75. His compatriot Tormod Frostad finished in second and Sweden's Jesper Tjader third. U.S. skier Konnor Ralph also advanced to Tuesday's final, finishing in 10th place. Parkite Troy Podmilsak did not advance.
- The final will run from 12:30-14:10 p.m. CEST and 4:30-6:10 a.m. MST on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
- Saturday's qualifications are being replayed at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The players
Alex Hall
A Park City freeskier who qualified for the Olympic men's slopestyle final in eighth place.
Mac Forehand
A Park City freeskier who qualified for the Olympic men's slopestyle final in sixth place.
Birk Ruud
The number one slopestyle skier in the world and 2022 Beijing Games big air gold medalist, who won the qualification round.
Konnor Ralph
A U.S. skier who also advanced to the Olympic men's slopestyle final, finishing in 10th place.
Troy Podmilsak
A Park City freeskier who did not advance to the Olympic men's slopestyle final.
What’s next
The Olympic men's freeski slopestyle final will take place on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 from 12:30-14:10 p.m. CEST and 4:30-6:10 a.m. MST.
The takeaway
The strong performances by Park City freeskiers Alex Hall and Mac Forehand in the Olympic slopestyle qualification round demonstrate the depth of talent in the local skiing community and the potential for them to medal in the final competition.
