Kirsty Muir narrowly missed out on an Olympic medal in the women's freestyle big air final at Milano Cortina 2026, finishing fourth after a dramatic final round.
The British freeskier delivered a strong performance throughout the competition in Livigno, but was unable to land her final trick in a high-stakes attempt to secure a podium position. Despite the disappointment, Muir's fourth-place finish marks her second top-four result at these Olympic Games.
The 23-year-old from Aberdeen entered the final round in contention for a medal but needed a clean execution of her most difficult trick to move up the standings. In the pressure-filled moment, Muir committed fully to the manoeuvre but could not complete the landing, ultimately falling short of the bronze medal position.
Second Fourth-Place Finish at Milano Cortina
This result represents Muir's second fourth-place finish at the 2026 Winter Olympics, highlighting both her consistency at the highest level and the fine margins that separate Olympic medallists from those just outside the podium. The Team GB athlete has established herself as one of the world's leading freestyle skiers, regularly competing for medals in major championships.
The women's freestyle big air competition in Livigno featured an exceptionally high standard of riding, with athletes pushing the boundaries of technical difficulty throughout the final. Muir's willingness to attempt a high-risk trick in her final run demonstrated the aggressive approach required to compete for medals in modern freestyle skiing.
Muir's Olympic Campaign
While the double fourth-place finish will be frustrating for Muir, her performances at Milano Cortina 2026 confirm her status among the world's elite freestyle skiers. The Scottish athlete has been a consistent performer on the World Cup circuit and will take valuable experience from these Olympic Games into future competitions.
Team GB praised Muir's commitment and effort in what was described as "an incredible competition," recognising the quality of her performance despite the absence of a medal. The margins in freestyle big air are notoriously small, with single tricks often determining final standings.
