A positive update after a scary moment for skier Fin Melville Ives at the Winter Olympics
A positive update after a scary moment for skier Fin Melville Ives at the Winter Olympics
21 February 2026
The reigning world champion had to be stretchered off the mountain after a heavy fall during halfpipe qualifying late last night knocked him unconscious.
Head coach Tom Wilmott's provided this update a couple of hours after the incident.
Three other Kiwis were competing - Ben Harrington finishing 12th to claim the last spot for the final set to start at 7.30 this morning.
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