China's Xu Mengtao retained her title in the women's freestyle skiing aerials at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday, bolstering a stellar career.

China's Xu Mengtao claimed the second Olympic gold of her career after landing a clean back full-full-full, one of the most difficult tricks in women's aerials.

By Alvise Armellini LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 18 (Reuters) - China's Xu Mengtao retained her title in the women's freestyle skiing aerials at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday, adding another trophy to a stellar career.

Kuhn and Vinecki each went for triples, neither nailing their landings. They scored 99.16 and 90.58 for fifth and sixth places, respectively. Kuhn held the final podium position with two skiers left to jump, yet was unseated quickly.

High-flying freestyle skier Danielle Scott has finally clinched an Olympic medal at her fourth Games, the Australian aerials star bagging a thrilling silver at Milan-Cortina.

The 2026 Winter Olympics continue today with the women's aerials final. Fans can watch this Olympic event for free online.

Danielle Scott will lead Australia’s aerials assault at the Winter Olympics in picture perfect conditions after the competition was postponed for 24 hours due to a heavy snowstorm.

Freeski aerials and women's snowboard slopestyle events at Milan Cortin 2026 were delayed due to weather conditions.