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U.S. freeskier Alex Ferreira completes Olympic medal set with halfpipe gold, in photos

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U.S. freeskier Alex Ferreira completes Olympic medal set with halfpipe gold, in photos
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U.S. freeskier Alex Ferreira completes Olympic medal set with halfpipe gold, in photos

2026-02-21 18:56 Last Updated At:19:02

American freeskier Alex Ferreira won the men’s halfpipe final Friday at the Milan Cortina Games to complete his collection of Olympic medals. The 31-year-old Ferreira won with a third and final run worth 93.75 points at the Livigno Snow Park, adding the gold medal to his silver in 2018 and bronze in 2022.

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Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira bites his medal as he celebrates his win after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira bites his medal as he celebrates his win after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates with an American flag after winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates with an American flag after winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates in the stands after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates in the stands after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira, center, celebrates alongside US Ski Team CEO Sophie Goldschmidt, left, and team board of trustee member Ronald Kruszewski after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira, center, celebrates alongside US Ski Team CEO Sophie Goldschmidt, left, and team board of trustee member Ronald Kruszewski after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira, left, hugs his dad, Marcelo Ferreira, after winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira, left, hugs his dad, Marcelo Ferreira, after winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

United States' Alex Ferreira competes during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

United States' Alex Ferreira competes during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

United States' Alex Ferreira competes during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

United States' Alex Ferreira competes during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

United States' Alex Ferreira reacts during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

United States' Alex Ferreira reacts during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira bites his medal as he celebrates his win after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira bites his medal as he celebrates his win after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates with an American flag after winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates with an American flag after winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates in the stands after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates in the stands after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira, center, celebrates alongside US Ski Team CEO Sophie Goldschmidt, left, and team board of trustee member Ronald Kruszewski after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira, center, celebrates alongside US Ski Team CEO Sophie Goldschmidt, left, and team board of trustee member Ronald Kruszewski after the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira, left, hugs his dad, Marcelo Ferreira, after winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gold medalist United States' Alex Ferreira, left, hugs his dad, Marcelo Ferreira, after winning the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

United States' Alex Ferreira celebrates during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

United States' Alex Ferreira competes during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

United States' Alex Ferreira competes during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

United States' Alex Ferreira competes during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

United States' Alex Ferreira competes during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

United States' Alex Ferreira reacts during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

United States' Alex Ferreira reacts during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Polish short-track speedskater Kamila Sellier suffered a scary cut above her left eye after another competitor's blade hit her during the 1,500 meters on Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Polish officials said Sellier’s eye was OK. She received stitches at the arena in Milan before going to the hospital for more tests.

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Kamila Sellier of Poland is helped after falling during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is helped after falling during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is helped after falling during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is helped after falling during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is helped after a fall during the women's 1,500 meters short track speed skating quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is helped after a fall during the women's 1,500 meters short track speed skating quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is injured due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is injured due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland falls during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland falls during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland falls during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland falls during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland, 15, Arianna Fontana of Italy, 10, and Kristen Santos-Griswold of the United States fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland, 15, Arianna Fontana of Italy, 10, and Kristen Santos-Griswold of the United States fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland falls during the women's 1,500 meters short track speedskating quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland falls during the women's 1,500 meters short track speedskating quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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