Freestyle skier Megan Oldham has made history by winning Canada’s second Olympic medal at the Milan Cortina Games. The 24-year-old secured a bronze in the women’s slopestyle event, marking her first Olympic medal.
Megan Oldham’s Journey to Olympic Success
Oldham, hailing from Parry Sound, entered her final run holding third place. She achieved her best score of 76.46, which assured her podium finish. Her victory is significant, especially after a challenging second run where she experienced a crash that left her with a painful quad injury. She later reflected on her performance, stating, “I just need to land one more run. That’s all I gotta do.” Oldham expressed gratitude for the support of her family and friends, which she credited for her success.
Previous Olympic Performance
This achievement follows her Olympic debut at Beijing 2022, where she narrowly missed the podium by finishing fourth. Oldham was a strong contender in the women’s big air and slopestyle events during that competition.
A Look at Oldham’s Career Achievements
Megan Oldham is no stranger to success in skiing. Over her career, she has claimed:
- Four medals at the FIS World Championships.
- Seven medals at the Winter X Games, including a historic gold for landing the first triple cork by a woman in big air during the 2023 event.
- Multiple podium finishes in both slopestyle and big air events.
Her accolades began in 2021 with a slopestyle bronze at the World Championships, and she continued to build her reputation with strong performances in subsequent competitions. Notably, in 2023, she won slopestyle silver and big air bronze.
Inspiration and Legacy
Oldham’s achievements not only showcase her skill but also inspire young athletes, especially in the Parry Sound area. This region has a history of Olympic success in slopestyle, with Dara Howell winning gold at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
As Megan Oldham’s career progresses, her contributions to freestyle skiing will likely set the stage for future generations of skiers in Canada and beyond.
