Alex Hall Wins Olympic Silver in Freeski Slopestyle

The creative champion returns to the podium surrounded by friends and family

Mar. 2, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Alex Hall, the freeski slopestyle gold medalist from the 2022 Beijing Olympics, won silver at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. Despite challenging weather conditions, Hall delivered an impressive run that showcased his technical skills and creative style, earning him a spot on the podium alongside his friend and rival Birk Ruud, who took gold.

Why it matters

Hall's silver medal performance highlights his continued dominance in the sport of freeskiing, where he has pushed the boundaries of what's possible with his innovative tricks and style. His ability to adapt and excel in different Olympic environments, while maintaining his creative approach, solidifies his status as one of the most influential figures in the sport.

The details

In the slopestyle finals, Hall faced difficult conditions due to flat light, which made it hard for competitors to see the landings on their jumps. However, Hall delivered a run that featured his signature technical skill and creativity, including a right double cork 1080 with a bring-back 900 - a trick he had pioneered at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. While he was not able to defend his gold medal, Hall's silver medal performance was still celebrated, as he shared the podium with his friend and rival Birk Ruud, who took the gold.

  • The slopestyle finals took place on February 25, 2026 at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
  • Hall won gold in the slopestyle event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

The players

Alex Hall

A 28-year-old American freeskier who won gold in the slopestyle event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and silver at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. Hall is known for his technical skills, athleticism, and creative approach to the sport.

Birk Ruud

A Norwegian freeskier who won gold in the slopestyle event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, defeating his friend and rival Alex Hall.

Luca Harrington

A freeskier representing the next generation of talent, who won bronze in the slopestyle event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, sharing the podium with Hall and Ruud.

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What they’re saying

“I was just having such a good time over there. It didn't really hit me until after the podium... it was really awesome. I was surprised by how special it felt.”

— Alex Hall

“If you look at all the steps that went into it, it was closer to an eight- or ten-year process.”

— Alex Hall

“We have the exact same photo ten years later. He got first, and I got second again.”

— Alex Hall

What’s next

Hall is considering competing in future Olympics, including the 2030 Winter Games and the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics, but is taking it 'one year at a time' and focusing on his creative pursuits, such as co-founding the freeski film collective Magma.

The takeaway

Alex Hall's silver medal performance at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics showcases his continued dominance in the sport of freeskiing, where he has pushed the boundaries of what's possible with his innovative tricks and creative style. Despite the pressure of defending his Olympic gold, Hall was able to adapt and excel, sharing the podium with his friends and rivals and demonstrating the true spirit of the Olympics.