Winter Olympics 2026: New Zealand Schedule & Results | Milano-Cortina

A busy schedule of freestyle skiing and snowboarding competitions unfolded between February 6th and February 22nd, with athletes vying for top positions in events ranging from Big Air to Slopestyle and Halfpipe. Several athletes demonstrated strong performances, securing their places in upcoming finals, while others faced elimination from contention.

Early Results and Qualifying Rounds

The competition began on February 6th with Snowboard Big Air Men’s qualification. Lyon Farrell secured 7th place, followed by Rocco Jamieson in 8th and Dane Menzies in 11th, all advancing to the final round. The following day, February 7th, saw Ruby Star Andrews (17th) and Sylvia Trotter (20th) unable to qualify in the Freeski Slopestyle Women’s qualification.

Strong Performances in Men’s Events

February 8th brought success for Ben Barclay and Luca Harrington in Freeski Slopestyle Men’s qualification, finishing 7th and 9th respectively. Lucas Ball did not advance, placing 20th. Also on February 8th, Dane Menzies (6th), Lyon Farrell (8th), and Rocco Jamieson (9th) competed in the Snowboard Big Air Men’s final.

Did You Know? Zoi Sadowski-Synnott achieved first place in Snowboard Big Air Women’s qualification on February 9th.

Upcoming Events and Potential Finals

The schedule continues with a series of qualification and final events. Alice Robinson is slated to compete in Super G Slalom Women’s final on February 12th, and in Giant Slalom on February 15th and 16th. Cam Melville Ives is scheduled for Snowboard Halfpipe Men’s qualification on February 12th, with a potential final appearance on February 14th, should he qualify.

Big Air and Slopestyle on the Horizon

Freestyle skiing Big Air events are scheduled for February 15th (Women’s qualification – Ruby Star Andrews, Sylvia Trotter) and February 16th (Men’s qualification – Ben Barclay, Luca Harrington). Snowboard Slopestyle qualifications are set for February 17th (Women – Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Lucia Georgalli) and February 18th (Men – Lyon Farrell, Rocco Jamieson, Dane Menzies), with finals following on February 18th and February 19th respectively, contingent on qualification.

Expert Insight: The progression of events, from qualification rounds to finals, highlights the demanding nature of these competitions, where consistent performance is crucial for athletes to advance and contend for top honours.

Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe and Beyond

The latter part of the schedule focuses on Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe events. Qualification rounds are planned for February 19th (Men – Fin Melville Ives, Ben Harrington, Gustav Legnavsky, Luke Harrold) and February 20th (Women – Mischa Thomas), with potential finals on February 21st (Men) and February 22nd (Women), dependent on qualification results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What events did Ben Barclay qualify for?

Ben Barclay qualified for the Freeski Slopestyle Men’s final and the Freestyle skiing Big Air Men’s qualification.

Which athletes are competing in the Snowboard Slopestyle Women’s final?

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Lucia Georgalli are scheduled to compete in the Snowboard Slopestyle Women’s final on February 18th.

What is the status of Ruby Star Andrews and Sylvia Trotter?

Ruby Star Andrews and Sylvia Trotter did not qualify for the Freeski Slopestyle Women’s final.

As the competition progresses, will we see any unexpected upsets or emerging stars rise to the top?