As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics enter their final weekend, the freestyle skiing program has reached its conclusion at the Livigno Snow Park. While the broader freestyle schedule continues with Big Air and Ski Cross finals today, 21 February 2026, the mogul events have already etched their place in Canadian Olympic history.
Moguls Competition Recap
The mogul skiing events, which have been a staple of the Winter Games since 1992, saw a historic expansion this year with the Olympic debut of Dual Moguls. This head-to-head format joined the traditional Moguls event, providing a high-intensity spectacle for fans in Italy and viewers across Canada.
For Team Canada, the highlight of the Games occurred on 15 February, when Mikaël Kingsbury captured the gold medal in the inaugural men’s dual moguls final. This victory was particularly significant as it marked Canada’s first gold medal of the 2026 Games and served as a crowning achievement for Kingsbury in what he has indicated is the final chapter of his illustrious Olympic career.
Current Freestyle Skiing Schedule: 21 February 2026
While the mogul bumps have settled, the freestyle skiing schedule remains active on this penultimate day of the Games. Heavy snow and poor visibility in Livigno have caused several delays over the past 48 hours, leading to a packed final itinerary:
- Women’s Ski Cross Finals: Following qualifying rounds, the medal races are taking place today. Canadian veteran Marielle Thompson and teammate Reece Howden have faced challenging, “slow” conditions due to heavy snowfall.
- Men’s Freeski Big Air Final: A marquee event for Day 15, featuring top international talent including Norway’s Tormod Frostad, who recently claimed gold in a tightly contested final.
- Women’s Freeski Big Air Final: China’s Eileen Gu is the focal point as she pursues her third medal of these Games.
Historical Context & Scoring
Mogul skiing remains one of the most technically demanding disciplines in the Olympic program. Athletes are judged on three distinct criteria:
| Component | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Turns (Technical carving through bumps) | 60% |
| Air (Quality and difficulty of two jumps) | 20% |
| Speed (Time taken to complete the course) | 20% |
How to Watch the Final Events
With the Games concluding tomorrow, 22 February, Canadians can catch the remaining freestyle skiing highlights and the Closing Ceremony on CBC and CBC Gem. Live coverage continues throughout the day as Team Canada looks to add to its medal haul, which currently includes a bronze from Calgary’s Brendan Mackay in the men’s freeski halfpipe and a bronze in women’s curling by Rachel Homan’s rink.