Team USA's Freeski Slopestyle Trio Shines at Winter Olympics

Alex Hall, Konnor Ralph, and Mac Forehand make their mark in Beijing

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The American men's freestyle skiing slopestyle team of Alex Hall, Konnor Ralph, and Mac Forehand made a strong showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Hall won the silver medal, while Ralph and Forehand finished in the top 10. This marked Hall's second successive medal in the event, following his gold in 2022.

Why it matters

The performance of the American trio highlights the depth and talent of the U.S. freestyle skiing program, which continues to produce world-class athletes capable of competing for medals on the biggest stage. Their success also helps grow the popularity of freestyle skiing, especially among younger audiences.

The details

Hall, 27, is regarded as one of the world's top freestyle skiers, with two World Cup Globes, 16 podium finishes, and seven X Games medals to his name. Ralph, 23, and Forehand, 24, are also rising stars on the circuit, with Ralph earning his first World Cup podium in 2024 and Forehand winning multiple X Games medals.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics were held in Beijing, China.
  • Hall won the silver medal in the men's freeski slopestyle event.
  • Ralph finished in 9th place, while Forehand also placed 9th.

The players

Alex Hall

A 27-year-old American freestyle skier who has won two World Cup Globes, 16 podium finishes, and seven X Games medals. He won the gold medal in freeski slopestyle at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Konnor Ralph

A 23-year-old American freestyle skier from Montana who earned his first World Cup podium in 2024 and is an avid surfer, golfer, and NFL fan.

Mac Forehand

A 24-year-old American freestyle skier from Connecticut who has won multiple X Games medals and is passionate about biking, surfing, and raising money for cancer research.

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What they’re saying

“It's an honor to be able to represent the U.S. on the world stage and bring home another medal for our country.”

— Alex Hall (profootballnetwork.com)

What’s next

The American freeski slopestyle team will look to build on their success at the 2026 Winter Olympics and continue to push the boundaries of the sport in the lead-up to the 2030 Games.

The takeaway

The performance of the American freeski slopestyle trio of Alex Hall, Konnor Ralph, and Mac Forehand showcases the depth and talent of the U.S. freestyle skiing program, which is producing world-class athletes capable of competing for medals on the biggest stage.