Goepper's high-stakes bid for Olympic history ends in fourth
Nick Goepper risked everything in the 2026 Olympic freeski halfpipe final, attempting a never-before-seen switch double misty 1260 after moving into third. He crashed but recovered to finish fourth, narrowly missing a chance to become the first American to medal in four straight Winter Games; he immediately signaled plans for a potential fifth Olympics in 2030.
