World champion Finley Melville Ives was the first athlete to descend the halfpipe on day 14, but a mid‑air ski loss left him stranded at the bottom of the leaderboard. The incident highlighted the high risk of the event and the fine margins that separate podium finishers from the rest of the field.
Former US slopestyle silver medalist Gus Kenworthy, who now represents Great Britain, continues to face death threats after his protest against ICE. Despite the threats, Kenworthy remains focused on his performance and the broader message of his activism.