McMorris, who fell in two of three attempts, was seeking his fourth consecutive Olympic podium appearance. The 32-year-old had previously withdrawn from big-air competition due to a concussion, bone bruising near his pelvis, and an abdominal strain. Spalding, the 2024-25 World Cup champion, couldn't secure a medal in his Olympic debut.
China's Su Yiming claimed gold on his 22nd birthday, with Japan's Taiga Hasegawa earning silver and American Jake Canter taking bronze.