Megan Oldham and Naomi Urness have advanced to the women’s ski slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Games. Their successful qualification marks a significant achievement for the Canadian duo in the Olympic competition.
Qualification Details
Oldham, hailing from Parry Sound, Ontario, secured her final spot with a score of 61.09 points, placing her seventh. Urness, from Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, followed closely at eighth with a score of 58.40 points.
Oldham’s Performance
- Ranked third on the World Cup circuit.
- Achieved a bronze medal at the 2025 FIS freestyle world championships.
- Finished 13th in the Beijing Olympics slopestyle event.
After the qualifiers, Oldham expressed her relief and happiness. She noted the course conditions were generally smooth but faced challenges with the last jump.
Urness’s Journey
- First-time Olympian.
- Improved her score by over six points to qualify.
- This marks her debut in a slopestyle final outside the X Games.
Urness reflected on her performance, highlighting her satisfaction in successfully landing a run.
Other Competitors
The event featured additional Canadian skiers Skye Clarke and Elena Gaskell, who unfortunately fell during both runs, finishing in 21st and 23rd place, respectively.
Top Performers
- Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland led the event with a remarkable score of 79.15.
- Eileen Gu from China claimed second place with 75.30 after recovering from a fall.
In the men’s event, Evan McEachran from Oakville, Ontario, finished 16th with a score of 57.85, missing out on the final.
This competition further establishes Canadian athletes’ presence in the slopestyle discipline, setting the stage for exciting performances in the finals.
